Nissan Qashqai vs Honda ZR-V

The Nissan Qashqai starts from $34,665 before on-road costs, while the Honda ZR-V opens at $34,300. That makes the Honda ZR-V the more affordable entry point by $365.

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 $38,132 and $37,730 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Qashqai by roughly $1,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Nissan Qashqai and Honda ZR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Nissan Qashqai 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 5 in the Nissan Qashqai.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Nissan Qashqai and 7 in the Honda ZR-V.

The Nissan Qashqai features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Honda ZR-V counters with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting that the Nissan Qashqai does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Nissan Qashqai uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.8 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V responds with a Petrol making 131kW and 240Nm, 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 131kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Nissan Qashqai measures 4,425mm long on a 2,665mm wheelbase, 143mm shorter than the Honda ZR-V at 4,568mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Qashqai generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 430L in the Nissan Qashqai and 380L in the Honda ZR-V, giving the Nissan Qashqai a 50L advantage.

For towing, the Honda ZR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,853/year for the Nissan Qashqai and $2,109/year for the Honda ZR-V. That is a $256 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Qashqai.

Estimated annual total: $1,853 (Nissan Qashqai) vs $2,109 (Honda ZR-V). The Nissan Qashqai saves you roughly $256 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Qashqai) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda ZR-V). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda ZR-V).