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Mazda CX-5Honda CR-V
Mandai score
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
4,605 mm
Width
1,840 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
208 mm
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
1,580 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
204 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
57 L
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm
208 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
- 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.
What’s not so good
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- 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.