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Honda ZR-V vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or SsangYong Rexton?

Honda ZR-V vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
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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 moderately cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,077 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda ZR-V uses 5.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Rexton

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 SsangYong Rexton offers very slightly more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Rexton delivers noticeably more torque with 441 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 126 Nm more.

ZR-V

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Honda ZR-V is visibly lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries clearly more – 770 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda ZR-V is clearly superior 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.

from £35,100
ZR-V

Honda ZR-V

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 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.

SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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Reviews SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Frank Williams CPA/ ACCA/ CPD
22 Jan 2026, 01:20:01

Ssang Yong Rexton is better than the Land Cruiser

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SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Honda
Brand
SsangYong
What drive types are available for the Honda ZR-V?

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

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