Compare performance (184 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36800 £ vs 29800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Subaru Crosstrek?
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.
Subaru Crosstrek has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29800 £ , while the Honda ZR-V costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6951 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda ZR-V manages with 5.70 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.70 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Honda ZR-V has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 184 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.80 s. That’s about 3 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Subaru Crosstrek performs to a small extent better – reaching 198 km/h, while the Honda ZR-V tops out at 173 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Honda ZR-V pulls significantly stronger with 315 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 133 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is slight lighter – 1595 kg compared to 1660 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Honda ZR-V offers slightly more room – 380 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Crosstrek performs minimal better – up to 1314 L, which is about 2 L more than the Honda ZR-V.
When it comes to payload, Subaru Crosstrek minimal takes the win – 505 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
36800 - 40400 £
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Price
29800 - 34900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.70 L
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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
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co2
174 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 L
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1660 - 1710 kg
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Curb weight
1595 - 1628 kg
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Trunk capacity
370 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
315 L
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Length
4568 mm
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Length
4495 mm
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Width
1840 mm
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Width
1800 mm
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Height
1613 mm
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Height
1600 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1291 - 1312 L
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Max trunk capacity
1297 - 1314 L
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Payload
440 - 455 kg
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Payload
472 - 505 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
-
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
-
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 HP
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Power HP
136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.80 s
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Max Speed
173 km/h
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Max Speed
198 km/h
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Torque
315 Nm
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Torque
182 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
135 kW
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Power kW
100 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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Brand
Honda
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Brand
Subaru
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The Honda ZR-V is available as Front-Wheel Drive.