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Honda CR-VBMW X3Toyota RAV4
Mandai score
9/10
8/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 4,900,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2019-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
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
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport / xDrive30e PHEV
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 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 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 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
4,708 mm
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
Width
1,855 mm
1,891 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
Height
1,680 mm
1,676 mm
1,685 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
2,864 mm
2,690 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
204 mm
200 mm
Boot space
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg
1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5 or 7
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
Power
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
Torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Real Time AWD / FWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
0–100 km/h
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
Top speed
200 km/h
213 km/h – 250 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)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)
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)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)
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)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
57 L
68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)
55 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2019–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T / 2.0T PHEV) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i)
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Ground clearance
208 mm
204 mm
200 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan / South Africa (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.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L diesel (20d), 2.0L petrol (30i), and 2.0L PHEV (30e) all qualify for KRA's 25% excise tax rate.
- 204 mm ground clearance: Confidently negotiates estate speed bumps, potholes, and unpaved upcountry roads.
- Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
- 16.2 km/L xDrive20d fuel efficiency: Ideal for long-distance highway travel (e.g. Nairobi to Mombasa or Kisumu).
- 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.
- Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport alloys over rough corrugated gravel tracks.
- Reduced boot floor height on xDrive30e PHEV (450 L) due to rear high-voltage battery placement.
- 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.