Honda ZR-V vs VW Passat – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Passat has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35700 £, while the Honda ZR-V costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 1037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat manages with 0.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.70 L. The difference is about 5.40 L per 100 km.

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 VW Passat has a noticeable edge – offering 272 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Honda ZR-V takes 7.80 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda ZR-V tops out at 173 km/h. The difference is around 77 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat pulls distinct stronger with 400 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm difference.

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, the VW Passat is barely noticeable lighter – 1573 kg compared to 1660 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers convincingly more room – 690 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs noticeable better – up to 1920 L, which is about 608 L more than the Honda ZR-V.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat clearly perceptible takes the win – 577 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

All in all, the VW Passat shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.