Honda CR-V vs GWM H1

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

GWM H1 Discontinued model
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
GWM H1 in South Africa

GWM H1

1.5 LS Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 229,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 78 kW 🔧 135 Nm ⛽ 7.0 km/l
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Decision summary

Honda CR-V vs GWM H1: the short answer

CR-V has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over H1.

Recorded price context CR-V: current from ZAR 689,900 · H1: last listed from ZAR 229,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CR-V H1
Maximum Power CR-V204 kW H178 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque CR-V335 Nm H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size CR-V1993 cc H11497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CR-V20 km/l H17.0 km/l
Ground Clearance CR-V198 mm H1160 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

GWM H1

1.5 LS

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)

Specification evidence leader

CR-V

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

H1

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

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
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

H1

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec CR-V H1
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2450 mm
Length 4690 mm 4002 mm
Width 1860 mm 1740 mm
Height 1690 mm 1567 mm
Kerb Weight 1750 kg 1650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg 1770 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Boot/Cargo Space 497 l 450 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2000 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 l 42 l
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 198 mm 150 mm
Payload Capacity 500 kg 550 kg
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 970 mm 975 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 950 mm
Front Legroom 1049 mm 1020 mm
Rear Legroom 1041 mm 840 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 198 mm 160 mm
Spec CR-V H1
Gearbox eCVT Automatic 6-Speed CVT
Drivetrain Layout All Wheel Drive FWD
LSD Available Electronic AWD Control Not Applicable
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic CVT
Gearbox Type eCVT Automatic Automatic
Gear Shift Type eCVT Automatic Electronic automatic gear selector
Drivetrain AWD Front Wheel Drive
Axle Layout AWD Front driven axle
Differential Lock Electronic AWD Lock Not Applicable
4WD Engagement Available Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Available Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Gears Not Applicable 6
Transmission Speeds Not Applicable 6
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Applicable
Low Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Open differential with electronic traction control
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Not Applicable Yes
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable 3.94:1
Clutch Type Not Applicable Torque Converter
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Electronic automatic gear selector
Engine Position - Transverse Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock - 3.2

In depth: how these cars differ

This CR-V and H1 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: CR-V 77 vs H1 30.

Efficiency index: CR-V 80 vs H1 35.

Safety-equipment index: CR-V 91 vs H1 70.

Practicality index: CR-V 66 vs H1 64.

Ownership-cover index: CR-V 60 vs H1 44.

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 27 points

CR-V has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over H1.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 27 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 27 points
49
#2

H1

94% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 70 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 35
Safety 70
Practicality 64
Ownership 44
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CR-V +47 Efficiency CR-V +45 Safety CR-V +21 Practicality CR-V +2 Ownership CR-V +16

Large 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

H1

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 35/100
Safety 70/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 44/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Honda CR-V leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 49 pts for H1

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CR-V leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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CR-V vs H1 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.