Honda ZR-V vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

CarWale brings you comparison of Honda ZR-V and Volkswagen Golf GTI. The Honda ZR-V price is Rs. 47.99 Lakh and Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 50.91 Lakh. The Honda ZR-V is available in 1993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Volkswagen Golf GTI is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. ZR-V provides the mileage of 22.8 kmpl.

ZR-V Sport Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Automatic e:HEV vs Golf GTI 2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	ZR-V	Golf GTI
Price	Rs. 47.99 Lakh	Rs. 50.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	1984 cc
Power	181 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Honda ZR-V

Sport Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Automatic e:HEV

Rs. 47.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

Rs. 50.91 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Honda ZR-V

Sport Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Automatic e:HEV

Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	2.0L direct-injection Atkinson-cycle engine	2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged
Battery	Lithium Ion	Not Applicable
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	181 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 141 bhp @ 5600-6400 rpm (Engine), 181 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Motor)	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	189 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Max Torque), 315 Nm @ 2000 rpm (Motor)	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	ARAI: 22.8 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT), Paddle Shift	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent suspension with McPherson Struct
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link with Torsion beam and Coil Spring	Independent suspension by four-link axle
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5	5.45
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 40 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 40 R18
Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning + Auto Braking	Warning only
ADAS	Level 2
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)
Automatic Emergency Braking		4-Wheeler, 2-Wheeler & Pedestrian
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning, Lane Keep Assist	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning	Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
CNG Leak Detection	Not Applicable
Brake Override System
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Heated ORVM
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Rollover & Protection System	Emergency Fuel Cutoff
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate	Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier	PM 2.5
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive with Stop and Go	Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear (with Visual display)
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Rear Only (Fixed with Hooks)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Drive Modes	6 - Econ, Normal, Sport, Ev, Hybrid, Engine
Fuel Fillers Lid
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Charging Ports	2 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet	4 x USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & Halogen - Rear
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamps	Multi-colour (30)
Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	All (with pinch guard) Power Windows, All One-touch up/down, with Key	All Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windshield
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric with Gesture
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features	Acoustic Windshield & All Windows Heated Glass

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	9" Touch-screen Display	12.9" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	7 Bose Speakers, 1 Subwoofer, 4 Tweeters	7 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired + Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wired + Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity, Smart Watch Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), DVD Playback
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger	Yes (Front)

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric + Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Row (Cooled)	Front Seats (Heated)
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Black)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Not Applicable
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	10.2" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
CNG Fuel Gauge	Not Applicable
Total CNG Mode Time	Not Applicable
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips
Outside Temperature Gauge
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Twilight Mist Black Pearl	Grenadilla Black Metallic
	Platinum White Pearl	Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl Effect
	Meteoroid Gray Metallic	Moonstone Grey
		Kings Red Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

3.8/5

6 Ratings

4.9/5

10 Ratings

Rating Parameters	3.0Exterior	4.8Exterior
	2.7Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.0Performance	5.0Performance
	2.0Value for Money	5.0Fuel Economy
		4.2Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Amazing Car

Car looks phenomenal as per my Point of view, driven it for few kilometres its really fun to drive, rather than other cars in segment, only thing is its imported thats why its expensive right now if people wanted this car in future maybe honda will start producing the car in india itself its a great car especially the 2L Hybrid Engine it will give you power + efficiency which is phenomenal, Car is Overpriced but thats due to Heavy Taxes by Government not Hondas fault, Amazing Car Hope it comes around 20 Lac ex showroom

Without Taxes It Would Be A Fun Ride

With that headline, I meant to say that this car should be manufactured in India so that we can avoid unnecessary taxes and duties. Within the price range of 22-25 lacs, it would make a lot of sense.

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ZR-V comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4567 mm * 1840 mm * 1621 mm	4289 mm * 1789 mm * 1471 mm
Ground Clearance		136 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2655	2627
Kerb Weight (kg)	1569	1454
Gross Weight (kg)	2050

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	5
Bootspace	380 L (measured up to the roof) – 1312 L (rear seats folded) with 1 hook	380 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	57	45

Sunroof		Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Vertical Slats Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Diffuser
Snorkel
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless Central Locking with Walk-Away Lock	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Tow Away Alert
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Connected Car App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Geo-fence

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 160,000 kms	Not Applicable