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Honda CR-VPorsche CayenneToyota RAV4
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 11,500,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2019-2023
Body type
–
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,605 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
Width
1,855 mm
1,983 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
Height
1,680 mm
1,696 mm
1,685 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
2,895 mm
2,690 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
200 mm
Boot space
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5 or 7
4 or 5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
Power
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
Torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Real Time AWD / FWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
0–100 km/h
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
Top speed
200 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
200 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)
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
City
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Highway
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
57 L
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
55 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
75 g/km (Hybrid)
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2019–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
Seating capacity
5 or 7
4 or 5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Ground clearance
208 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
200 mm
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.
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
- Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.
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 CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.
- High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
- Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.