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Honda ZR-V vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (184 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (36800 £ vs 33300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or VW Tiguan?

Honda ZR-V

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW Tiguan

4 (6 Reviews)
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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.

VW Tiguan has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33300 £ , while the Honda ZR-V costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3471 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.70 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

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 VW Tiguan has a clearly perceptible 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 Tiguan is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Honda ZR-V takes 7.80 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs noticeable better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Honda ZR-V tops out at 173 km/h. The difference is around 69 km/h.

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

ZR-V

Space and Everyday Use:

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, VW Tiguan is slight lighter – 1599 kg compared to 1660 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers convincingly more room – 652 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs distinct better – up to 1650 L, which is about 338 L more than the Honda ZR-V.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan slightly takes the win – 533 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is far ahead 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.

Honda ZR-V
VW Tiguan

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from about £33,300
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km

Honda ZR-V

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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VW Tiguan

4 (6 Reviews)
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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Honda ZR-V
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
36800 - 40400 £
Price
33300 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1660 - 1710 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4568 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1613 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1291 - 1312 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
-
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
173 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1993 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Honda
Brand
VW
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.