Suzuki Vitara vs Honda ZR-V

The Suzuki Vitara starts from $38,490 before on-road costs, while the Honda ZR-V opens at $38,900. That makes the Suzuki Vitara 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.

Both the Suzuki Vitara and Honda ZR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 77% for the Suzuki Vitara 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 6 in the Suzuki Vitara.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Suzuki Vitara and 7 in the Honda ZR-V.

The Suzuki Vitara features a 9-inch touchscreen, 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 power tailgate and ambient lighting that the Suzuki Vitara does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Suzuki Vitara uses a Petrol producing 95kW and 220Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.2 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 95kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Suzuki Vitara measures 4,175mm long on a 2,500mm wheelbase, 393mm shorter than the Honda ZR-V at 4,568mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda ZR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 375L in the Suzuki Vitara and 339L in the Honda ZR-V, giving the Suzuki Vitara a 36L advantage.

For towing, the Honda ZR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,653/year for the Suzuki Vitara and $1,653/year for the Honda ZR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,653 (Suzuki Vitara) vs $1,653 (Honda ZR-V). Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Vitara) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda ZR-V). The Honda ZR-V has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda ZR-V).