Honda CR-V vs Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

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
Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile in South Africa

Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile

2.5D 16-seat MT Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 549,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 11 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda CR-V vs Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile: the short answer

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

Hiace Ses'fikile starts ZAR 140,600 cheaper CR-V from ZAR 689,900 · Hiace Ses'fikile from ZAR 549,300

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CR-V Hiace Ses'fikile
Maximum Power CR-V204 kW Hiace Ses'fikile75 kW
Maximum Torque CR-V335 Nm Hiace Ses'fikile260 Nm
Engine Size CR-V1993 cc Hiace Ses'fikile2494 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CR-V20 km/l Hiace Ses'fikile11 km/l
Ground Clearance CR-V198 mm Hiace Ses'fikile175 mm

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

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 ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Hiace Ses'fikile

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Practicality

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 warranty or service cover

Hiace Ses'fikile

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CR-V Hiace Ses'fikile
Model Introduced Year 2023 2019
Generation Built on Honda’s global SUV platform with focus on comfort and safety H300 platform – purpose-built SA taxi configuration
Facelift History Latest generation introduced with improved design, features, and safety technology Current generation launched 2019 with improved safety features
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Van
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red White
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Van
Tare Mass Kg 1750 kg 2080 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Spec CR-V Hiace Ses'fikile
Length 4690 mm 5380 mm
Width 1860 mm 1880 mm
Height 1690 mm 2285 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2985 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 198 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 198 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 497 l 483 l
Kerb Weight 1750 kg 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg 3500 kg
Payload Capacity 500 kg 1420 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 16 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m 6.5 m
Front Headroom 970 mm 998 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 954 mm
Front Legroom 1049 mm 1045 mm
Rear Legroom 1041 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CR-V and Hiace Ses'fikile 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 Hiace Ses'fikile 37.

Efficiency index: CR-V 80 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 45.

Safety-equipment index: CR-V 91 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 44.

Practicality index: CR-V 66 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 80.

Ownership-cover index: CR-V 60 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 43.

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 26 points

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

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 26 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 26 points
50
#2

Hiace Ses'fikile

84% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 80 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 45
Safety 44
Practicality 80
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CR-V +40 Efficiency CR-V +35 Safety CR-V +47 Practicality Hiace Ses'fikile +14 Ownership CR-V +17

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

Hiace Ses'fikile

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 44/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Honda CR-V leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 50 pts for Hiace Ses'fikile

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

CR-V vs Hiace Ses'fikile 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.