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Hyundai Nexo vs Honda ZR-V comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Honda ZR-V?

Hyundai Nexo vs Honda ZR-V: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • marginally more power
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Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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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

Nexo

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,857 £.

ZR-V

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 Hyundai Nexo offers marginally more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Nexo delivers very slightly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Honda ZR-V is a bit lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Nexo carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Nexo comes out clearly ahead 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.

from £59,900
Nexo

Hyundai Nexo

  • Engine Type Hydrogen
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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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.

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Hyundai Nexo
Honda ZR-V

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
130 - 132 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
Payload
440 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Honda
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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