Geely Coolray vs Toyota RAV4

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Geely Coolray in South Africa

Geely Coolray

Vertex Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 15.38 km/l
VS
Toyota RAV4 in South Africa

Toyota RAV4

2.5 HEV GR-S CVT Hybrid CVT Current
ZAR 941,800 ex-showroom
⚡ 137 kW 🔧 221 Nm ⛽ 21.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Geely Coolray vs Toyota RAV4: the short answer

RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.

Coolray starts ZAR 240,100 cheaper Coolray from ZAR 369,900 · RAV4 from ZAR 610,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Coolray RAV4
Maximum Power Coolray128 kW RAV4137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Coolray290 Nm RAV4221 Nm
Engine Size CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed RAV42500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Coolray15.38 km/l RAV421.3 km/l
Ground Clearance Coolray180 mm RAV4186 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Geely Coolray

Vertex

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota RAV4

2.5 HEV GR-S CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Coolray

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

RAV4

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Coolray

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

RAV4

  • 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 Coolray RAV4
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Passenger vehicle SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1725-1740 kg
Spec Coolray RAV4
Length 4380 mm 4645 mm
Width 1795 mm 1880 mm
Height 1609 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 330 l 732 l
Kerb Weight 1815 kg 1560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 2230 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 460 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1000 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 5 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 991 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 947 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1031 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 882 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Coolray 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: Coolray 60 vs RAV4 56.

Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs RAV4 84.

Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs RAV4 94.

Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs RAV4 68.

Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored 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.

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

RAV4 leads by 8 points

RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 74% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

RAV4

74% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 56
Performance 56
Efficiency 84
Safety 94
Practicality 68
Leads by 8 points
67
#2

Coolray

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Practicality 56
Performance 60
Efficiency 61
Safety 90
Practicality 56
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Coolray +4 Efficiency RAV4 +23 Safety RAV4 +4 Practicality RAV4 +12

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

RAV4

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 84/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 68/100

Coolray

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 56/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota RAV4 leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 67 pts for Coolray

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Coolray vs RAV4 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.