Honda CR-V vs Geely E5 Electric

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.

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
VS
Geely E5 Electric in South Africa

Geely E5 Electric

Apex Plus Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 788,888 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda CR-V vs Geely E5 Electric: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

CR-V starts ZAR 10,099 cheaper CR-V from ZAR 689,900 · E5 Electric from ZAR 699,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CR-V E5 Electric
Maximum Power CR-V204 kW E5 Electric160 kW
Maximum Torque CR-V335 Nm E5 Electric320 Nm
Engine Size CR-V1993 cc E5 ElectricNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy CR-V20 km/l E5 ElectricNot Applicable
Ground Clearance CR-V198 mm E5 Electric173 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.

Honda CR-V

2.0 Hybrid e:HEV

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

Geely E5 Electric

Apex Plus

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.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CR-V E5 Electric
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2750 mm
Length 4690 mm 4615 mm
Width 1860 mm 1901 mm
Height 1690 mm 1670 mm
Kerb Weight 1750 kg 1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space 497 l 461 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 l Not Officially Disclosed
Doors 5 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 198 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows 2 rows Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 970 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 970 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1049 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 1041 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default) 198 mm 173 mm
Spec CR-V E5 Electric
Gearbox eCVT Automatic Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout All Wheel Drive Front-motor, front-wheel drive
LSD Available Electronic AWD Control Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type Automatic Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type eCVT Automatic Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type eCVT Automatic Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain AWD FWD
Axle Layout AWD Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock Electronic AWD Lock Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement Available Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range Available Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This CR-V and E5 Electric comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

CR-V vs E5 Electric 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.