I got better mpg out of the S2000 I have the stats on my phone as I track all fuel fills and have all data on all my cars (yes I am sad). Boot wise you'd think the s2k has a smaller boot, but with the rear strut, there's not lot in it. I could get just as much in the Honda. Zed has a slight edge depending on the shape of what your putting in. Reliability wise. Honda was faultless. The most I paid for was a new keyfob battery. Nissan on the other hand, never anything major, but always had little Nogales to sort. Not enough that you couldn't drive it, but things like clicky axles, banana bar etc etc. Ok the Honda can't take 28 speakers, but if you do get some decent ones you'll be surprised at what you can achieve. But yes the zed has better audio potential while still keeping it with useable boot space. Trick with the Honda is slim line underseat sub and amp, and a quality set of cross overs. I have funny hops, I actually found the Honda more comfortable seating wise on long journeys. Down side is if there are 2 in the car, and the roof is up, long journeys can feel cramped. If your on your own they are fine. Zed is more spacious, feels very sturdy, very easy to live with. Just depends on what you like, if you want lots of torque then the zed has it. If you like to work a gearbox and feel like part of the car, then the Honda has it. You'll need to drive both as my opinions are just that....mine...which doesn't make me right...but it doesn't make me wrong. Its the old horses for courses.