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Honda ZR-V vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (36800 £ vs 28600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Toyota Corolla?

Honda ZR-V vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

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  • barely noticeable more power
  • minimal more trunk space

Toyota Corolla

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  • evident cheaper
  • evident more efficient
  • barely noticeable quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Toyota Corolla has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £ , while the Honda ZR-V costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8194 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla manages with 4.40 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.70 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda ZR-V has a barely noticeable edge – offering 184 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Honda ZR-V takes 7.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Corolla performs minimal better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Honda ZR-V tops out at 173 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

ZR-V

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla is a bit lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1660 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda ZR-V offers minimal more room – 380 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda ZR-V performs a bit better – up to 1312 L, which is about 260 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, Honda ZR-V barely noticeable takes the win – 455 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla holds a solid overall lead 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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Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.40 L
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Honda ZR-V

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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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Toyota Corolla

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The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Reviews Honda ZR-V

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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.

Reviews Toyota Corolla

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Honda ZR-V
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption
Price
36800 - 40400 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1660 - 1710 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4568 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1613 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1291 - 1312 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
-
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
173 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1993 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Honda
Brand
Toyota

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What drivetrain options does the Honda ZR-V have?

The Honda ZR-V is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.