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C-HR
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
5-door Crossover SUV
SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
1725-1740 kg
Vehicle Type
5-door Crossover SUV
SUV
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Length
4390 mm
4645 mm
Width
1796 mm
1880 mm
Height
1550 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
732 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
2230 kg
Payload Capacity
430 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
1 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
993 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
946 mm
947 mm
Front Legroom
1030 mm
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
881 mm
882 mm
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
2500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Petrol Hybrid
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
87.5 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
103.48 mm
Maximum Power
134 kW
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
221 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
1 kW
Combined Torque
1 Nm
1 Nm
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
e-CVT
CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Sport, Trail, Snow
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
400 V
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
AWD E-FOUR
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard Front + Rear,
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic AWD Control
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
CVT
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD E-FOUR
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
AWD E-FOUR
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
21.3 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
17.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
24.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
21.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Airbags
7
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto, Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Driver & Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Driver & Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Yes
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
All Doors
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Panoramic
Moon roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Push Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Sound System
8
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Unlocking
Smart Key
Standard Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard Front x1
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard 12.3-inch
USB Ports
2
Standard 5PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
8
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Infotainment Screen
10.1
12.9-inch
Touchscreen
10.1
12.9-inch
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Approach Angle
25 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
20 deg
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
186 mm
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Yes
Electric
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Tread (mm) 1650
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Tread (mm) 1650
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1650 mm
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Warranty Years
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
107 g/km
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Service Plan
Yes
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
Not confirmed
12 months / 15 000 km
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
8 years 160 000 km
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Ownership Role
Private and family
Private and family
Price Zar
499000 ZAR
941800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
499000
941800
Starting Price Zar
499000
941800
In depth: how these cars differ
This C-HR and RAV4 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C-HR 53 vs RAV4 56.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs RAV4 84.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs RAV4 94.
Practicality index: C-HR 57 vs RAV4 68.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs RAV4 not separately scored.
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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
RAV4 leads by 8 points
RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C-HR remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 67 pts for C-HR
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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