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Honda ZR-V vs Renault Espace comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Renault Espace?

Honda ZR-V vs Renault Espace: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • slightly more efficient
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Honda ZR-V is only slightly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Renault Espace costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Espace uses 4.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Espace

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 Renault Espace offers barely more power – delivering 200 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

ZR-V

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Honda ZR-V is only slightly lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 1,673 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries markedly more – 581 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Espace is narrowly ahead 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.

from £37,500
Espace

Renault Espace

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 L/100km
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Reviews Honda ZR-V

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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.

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4.1 (3 Reviews)
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18 Nov 2025, 10:34:15

A very pleasant vehicle to drive, with excellent comfort and plenty of rear legroom.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Length
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Length
4,746 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
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Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
404 - 581 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
147 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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

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

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