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Honda CR-VPorsche Macan
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 7,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,605 mm
4,696 mm
Width
1,855 mm
1,923 mm
Height
1,680 mm
1,624 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
2,807 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg
1,795 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
Power
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
370 Nm to 550 Nm
Drivetrain
Real Time AWD / FWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
Top speed
200 km/h
227 km/h – 272 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)
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
City
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
Highway
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
Tank size
57 L
65 L (75 L optional)
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
172 g/km
At a glance
Model
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
208 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
Japan / UK (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.
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
- Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.
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 sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
- Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.