Kia Sportage vs Honda ZR-V

The Kia Sportage starts from $38,490 before on-road costs, while the Honda ZR-V opens at $38,900. That makes the Kia Sportage the more affordable entry point by $410.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $42,339 and $42,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Kia Sportage and Honda ZR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Kia Sportage and 79% for the Honda ZR-V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda ZR-V packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Kia Sportage.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Kia Sportage and 7 in the Honda ZR-V.

The Kia Sportage features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4-inch digital dash, while the Honda ZR-V gets a 9-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia Sportage stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Honda ZR-V. The Honda ZR-V counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Sportage uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 192Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 243Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Sportage measures 4,685mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 117mm longer than the Honda ZR-V at 4,568mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sportage generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 543L in the Kia Sportage and 339L in the Honda ZR-V, giving the Kia Sportage a 204L advantage.

For towing, the Kia Sportage leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 150kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,767/year for the Kia Sportage and $1,653/year for the Honda ZR-V. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Honda ZR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,767 (Kia Sportage) vs $1,653 (Honda ZR-V). The Honda ZR-V saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sportage) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda ZR-V). The Kia Sportage has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda ZR-V).