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Honda CR-VBMW X5Audi Q7
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,605 mm
4,922 mm
5,052 mm
Width
1,855 mm
2,004 mm
1,968 mm
Height
1,680 mm
1,745 mm
1,741 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
2,975 mm
2,994 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
214 mm
210 mm
Boot space
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg
2,110 kg
2,070 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7
7
Specifications
Engine
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
Power
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
Torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
Drivetrain
Real Time AWD / FWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
6.1 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
City
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Highway
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Tank size
57 L
80 L
85 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
179 g/km
At a glance
Model
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
7 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
208 mm
214 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
- Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
- Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.
- Massive low-end diesel torque: 620 Nm output delivers effortless highway overtaking power.
- High 214 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved estate tracks and deep upcountry ruts.
- Optional 3rd row / 7-seater layout: Provides extra seating versatility for larger family transfers.
- Adaptive air suspension height: Adjustable ground clearance from 210 mm up to 245 mm for off-road tracks.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty savings on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Electrically folding 3rd-row seats: Expands boot space to 770 L with push-button convenience.
- Exceptional high-speed stability: MLB Evo chassis provides limousine-like ride comfort on highways.
What’s not so good
- Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
- CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.
- High KRA customs valuation: 3.0L+ engines trigger the 35% excise duty tax bracket.
- Wide 2.0-meter body width: Requires extra care when parking in narrow commercial bays.
- 5.05-meter overall length: Demands large parking spaces in Nairobi shopping malls.
- Air suspension strut wear: Pneumatic air bags require replacement after high-mileage use.