Renault Koleos vs Honda ZR-V

The Renault Koleos starts from $34,990 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 $690.

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 $38,489 and $37,730 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda ZR-V by roughly $1,570 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Renault Koleos features a 8.7-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 Renault Koleos stands out with Apple CarPlay and BOSE audio 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.

Interior trim differs: the Renault Koleos gets leather upholstery while the Honda ZR-V offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Renault Koleos and 1-zone in the Honda ZR-V.

The Renault Koleos uses a Petrol producing 126kW and 226Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 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 126kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Renault Koleos measures 4,672mm long on a 2,705mm wheelbase, 104mm longer than the Honda ZR-V at 4,568mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Koleos generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 458L in the Renault Koleos and 380L in the Honda ZR-V, giving the Renault Koleos a 78L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Koleos leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Renault Koleos and $1,995/year for the Honda ZR-V. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Honda ZR-V.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Renault Koleos) vs $1,995 (Honda ZR-V). The Honda ZR-V saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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