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Honda CR-V

Premium 5 or 7 seater family SUV with 1.5L VTEC Turbo, bulletproof NA i-VTEC longevity, and 21.0 km/L e:HEV hybrid torque.

Highest ratedBest value

Audi Q5

Benchmark German executive crossover featuring Quattro all-wheel drive, 208 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Subaru Forester

The ultimate balance of 220 mm ground clearance, Symmetrical AWD, EyeSight driver assist, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Honda CR-VAudi Q5Subaru Forester

Mandai score

9/10

8.5/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 4,500,000

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 4,200,000

Years

2017-2023

2018-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol, Hybrid

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer

Fuel consumption

14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank

17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,605 mm

4,663 mm

4,625 mm

Width

1,855 mm

1,893 mm

1,815 mm

Height

1,680 mm

1,659 mm

1,730 mm

Wheelbase

2,660 mm

2,819 mm

2,670 mm

Ground clearance

208 mm

220 mm

Boot space

561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)

550 L

520 L (1,775 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,580 kg

1,735 kg

1,570 kg

Seats

5 or 7

Specifications

Engine

1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo

Power

184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)

Torque

175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)

Drivetrain

Real Time AWD / FWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

0–100 km/h

8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)

6.3 sec

8.2 sec

Top speed

200 km/h

237 km/h

204 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)

14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)

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 (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)

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 (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)

Tank size

57 L

70 L

63 L

CO₂ emissions

143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)

154 g/km

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Subaru Forester (SK Series)

Production years

2017–2023

2018–2023

Body type

5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

SUV / Crossovers

Seating capacity

5 or 7

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid

Engine sizes

1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc

1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc

1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)

Transmission

CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

Drivetrain

FWD or Real Time AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Ground clearance

208 mm

220 mm

Source market

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.

High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.

Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.

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.

S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.

Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.