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Honda ZR-V vs Lexus NX comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 46,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Lexus NX?

Honda ZR-V vs Lexus NX: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Lexus NX

4.8 (12 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ZR-V

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Honda ZR-V is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Lexus NX costs 46,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

NX

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus NX offers clearly more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus NX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Honda ZR-V takes 7.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

ZR-V

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Honda ZR-V is marginally lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus NX carries moderately more – 515 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus NX is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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NX

Lexus NX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 km
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Honda ZR-V

The Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.

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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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Frans
18 May 2026, 09:50:16

Lovely driving feel, quiet, fast, solid and reliable.

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Denes Molnar
17 May 2026, 19:58:46

Enjoy to drive, long driving range, good fluel consumption.

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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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Reviews Lexus NX

4.8 (12 Reviews)
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David Jenkins
28 Mar 2026, 20:57:02

Superb handling, averaging 89mpg, decent electric range, very comfortable to drive, good cabin space, good size touch screen, extremely quick, no better car to drive and live with.

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David Jenkins
2 Feb 2026, 20:38:48

By far the best PHEV in its class, superb handling, top rated relaibility, & super quick on EV mode as well as its well equipped 2.5 litre petrol engine.

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Pierre Joris
21 Nov 2025, 23:21:12

Lexus has a history and offers a 10-year warranty.

Pierre Joris
21 Nov 2025, 23:20:20

Lexus has a history and offers a 10-year warranty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
46,000 - 64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
72 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
65 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
475 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
200 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Honda
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Honda ZR-V?

The Honda ZR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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