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2025 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX review
Honda's efficient hybrid powertrain is reserved for the top-spec ZR-V. Is it worth upgrading to from cheaper versions of the mid-size SUV?
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Honda ZR-V vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
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Based on the Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX
Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
57L
285 to 422 km
55L - 60L
418 to 534 km
Warranty
8 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$35,803 - $51,982
$43,990 - $70,490
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging driving dynamics
- Cheap servicing costs
- Premium cabin materials
Misses
- Swoopy styling compromises boot space
- Expensive in hybrid form
- Hybrid loses spare wheel
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
- Price cuts improve value
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside rivals
Colours Available
The following colours are available:
- Platinum White metallic
- Platinum Grey metallic
- Crystal Black metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Garnet metallic
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW - 135kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3900 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 315Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 80 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
