Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Honda CR-V

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Hyundai ALCAZAR in South Africa

Hyundai ALCAZAR

1.5D Elite AT Diesel Current
ZAR 669,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Honda CR-V in South Africa

Honda CR-V

2.0 Hybrid e:HEV Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 819,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 204 kW 🔧 335 Nm ⛽ 20 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Honda CR-V: the short answer

CR-V has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ALCAZAR remains close.

ALCAZAR starts ZAR 190,000 cheaper ALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · CR-V from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ALCAZAR CR-V
Maximum Power ALCAZAR85 kW CR-V204 kW
Maximum Torque ALCAZAR250 Nm CR-V335 Nm
Engine Size ALCAZAR1493 cc CR-V1993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy ALCAZAR16.9 km/l CR-V20 km/l
Ground Clearance ALCAZAR200 mm CR-V198 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

ALCAZAR

Strengths
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

CR-V

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

ALCAZAR

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

CR-V

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ALCAZAR CR-V
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2023
Generation Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Built on Honda’s global SUV platform with focus on comfort and safety
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Latest generation introduced with improved design, features, and safety technology
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Seven-seat SUV SUV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1445 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec ALCAZAR CR-V
Length 4560 mm 4690 mm
Width 1800 mm 1860 mm
Height 1710 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase 2760 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 198 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 180 l 497 l
Kerb Weight 1445 kg 1750 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2090 kg 2250 kg
Payload Capacity 645 kg 500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 198 mm
Towing Capacity - 1500 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.7 m
Front Headroom - 970 mm
Rear Headroom - 970 mm
Front Legroom - 1049 mm
Rear Legroom - 1041 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This ALCAZAR and CR-V comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: ALCAZAR 44 vs CR-V 77.

Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs CR-V 80.

Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs CR-V 91.

Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs CR-V 66.

Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs CR-V 60.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

CR-V leads by 10 points

CR-V has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ALCAZAR remains close.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 94% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

CR-V

94% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Ownership 60
Performance 77
Efficiency 80
Safety 91
Practicality 66
Ownership 60
Leads by 10 points
66
#2

ALCAZAR

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 68
Safety 89
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CR-V +33 Efficiency CR-V +12 Safety CR-V +2 Practicality CR-V +2 Ownership ALCAZAR +5

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CR-V

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 80/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 60/100

ALCAZAR

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 68/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Honda CR-V leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 66 pts for ALCAZAR

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CR-V leads. However, ALCAZAR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

ALCAZAR vs CR-V questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.