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Honda CR-VRange Rover SportToyota RAV4
Mandai score
9/10
8/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 12,500,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2019-2023
Body type
–
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, 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
Range Rover Sport SDV6 / P400e / D300 HSE Dynamic
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
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1161 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 1,687 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,871 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,605 mm
4,879 mm (L494) / 4,946 mm (L461)
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
Width
1,855 mm
2,073 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
Height
1,680 mm
1,803 mm
1,685 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
2,923 mm
2,690 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
200 mm
Boot space
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
780 L (1,686 L folded)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg
2,180 kg (2,460 kg PHEV)
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
3.0L SDV6 Diesel / P400e PHEV / 5.0L V8 SVR
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
Power
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
306 hp (SDV6) / 404 hp (P400e) / 575 hp (SVR)
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
Torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
700 Nm (SDV6) / 640 Nm (P400e) / 700 Nm (SVR)
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Real Time AWD / FWD
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
0–100 km/h
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
4.5 sec (SVR) – 6.7 sec (P400e)
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
Top speed
200 km/h
220 km/h – 283 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)
13.5 km/L (SDV6) / 31.0 km/L (P400e PHEV) / 7.8 km/L (SVR)
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)
11.0 km/L (SDV6) / 41 km EV range (P400e) / 5.8 km/L (SVR)
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)
15.2 km/L (SDV6) / 24.0 km/L (P400e) / 9.5 km/L (SVR)
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
57 L
86 L (Diesel) / 91 L (Petrol) / 80 L (PHEV)
55 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
198 g/km
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Range Rover Sport (L494 / L461 Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2019–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
5-Door Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, PHEV
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
1,997 cc (2.0L PHEV) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 4,999 cc (5.0L V8)
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Ground clearance
208 mm
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
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.
- Iconic performance authority and massive status presentation.
- Torque-rich 700 Nm SDV6 diesel highway acceleration.
- P400e Plug-In Hybrid city commuting savings.
- 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 duty valuation.
- Air suspension and active roll bars require expert maintenance.
- 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.