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Honda CR-VMitsubishi RVRMazda CX-5
Mandai score
9/10
6/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 2,100,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
RVR G / Black Edition
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 958 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,605 mm
4,365 mm
4,550 mm
Width
1,855 mm
1,770 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,680 mm
1,630 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
2,670 mm
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
195 mm
210 mm
Boot space
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
419 L (1,219 L with rear seats folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg
1,370 kg
1,610 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
1.8L 4J10 MIVEC SOHC 16-Valve Inline-4
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
139 hp @ 6,000 rpm
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
172 Nm @ 4,200 rpm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Real Time AWD / FWD
Front-Wheel Drive or 4WD (2WD / 4WD Auto / 4WD Lock)
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
10.5 sec
8.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
188 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)
15.2 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 13.8 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
12.8 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 11.2 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
17.5 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 16.0 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
57 L
63 L (FWD) / 60 L (4WD)
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
152 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Mitsubishi RVR (GA4W Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
5-Door Compact Crossover SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol (MIVEC)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
1,798 cc (1.8L) / 1,998 cc (2.0L)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
INVECS-III 6-Speed Sport Mode CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
FWD or Electronically Controlled 4WD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
208 mm
195 mm
210 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (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 195 mm ground clearance: Easily navigates steep urban speed bumps, deep potholes, and unpaved estate tracks.
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA 25% excise duty rate to deliver affordable landed costs.
- Electronically controlled 4WD selector: On-demand 4WD Auto and 4WD Lock modes provide strong wet-weather grip.
- Durable MIVEC powertrain: Simple, naturally aspirated engine design ensures low maintenance overhead.
- 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.
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.
- CVT responsiveness under load: INVECS-III transmission revs high during steep upcountry climbs.
- Firm rear suspension tuning: Can feel bouncy over corrugated gravel roads when unladen.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.