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Toyota RAV4BMW X5Honda CR-V
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2019-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
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
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,922 mm
4,605 mm
Width
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
2,004 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,685 mm
1,745 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
2,975 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
214 mm
208 mm
Boot space
580 L (1,690 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
2,110 kg
1,580 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
200 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
55 L
80 L
57 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2019–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
214 mm
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.