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Honda ZR-V vs VW Tayron comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or VW Tayron?

Honda ZR-V vs VW Tayron: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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VW Tayron

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 a bit cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the VW Tayron costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,164 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Tayron

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 Tayron offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tayron is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Honda ZR-V takes 7.8 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tayron delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Honda ZR-V is very slightly lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 1,682 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tayron carries markedly more – 573 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tayron stands well ahead of its rival 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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Tayron

VW Tayron

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 123 km
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Honda ZR-V

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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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.

VW Tayron

The VW Tayron combines a roomy, practical interior with a composed, comfortable ride that suits both daily commuting and longer journeys. With a restrained, modern design and a focus on straightforward tech and safety, it’s a sensible choice for buyers who want Volkswagen refinement without unnecessary flash.

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Reviews VW Tayron

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Jack
4 May 2026, 15:16:08

Top suspension, performance more than adequate, trunk gigantic, and the Matrix headlights are great.

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Charley
12 Apr 2026, 05:53:48

Good-looking model. Comfortable but also sporty to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
40,200 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
497 - 573 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
Honda
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Honda ZR-V?

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

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