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 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: the short answer
CR-V and Phantom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CR-V
Phantom
Maximum Power
CR-V204 kW
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
CR-V335 Nm
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
CR-V1993 cc
Phantom6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CR-V20 km/l
Phantom6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance
CR-V198 mm
Phantom136 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 ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Phantom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CR-V
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Phantom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3552 mm
Length
4690 mm
5762 mm
Width
1860 mm
2018 mm
Height
1690 mm
1646 mm
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2250 kg
3235 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Boot/Cargo Space
497 l
530 l
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
90 l
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
198 mm
136 mm
Payload Capacity
500 kg
675 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
970 mm
1046 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
978 mm
Front Legroom
1049 mm
1041 mm
Rear Legroom
1041 mm
1105 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
198 mm
136 mm
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Gearbox
eCVT Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All Wheel Drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Electronic AWD Control
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Gearbox Type
eCVT Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Gear Shift Type
eCVT Automatic
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
AWD
Rear-wheel drive
Axle Layout
AWD
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Differential Lock
Electronic AWD Lock
No lockable differential
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.81:1
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Claimed Mileage
20 km/l
6.29 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
19 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6e (B6e)
Fuel Tank Litres
57
90
Real-world Mileage
20 km/l
6.29 km/l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Automatic start/stop: No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
608 km
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
AEB
Standard
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Alarm System
Standard
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Airbag
6
Driver airbag
Passenger Airbag
6
Front-passenger airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front side-impact airbags
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front Head Protection System
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Active front knee protection
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill Hold
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Surround View Camera
Standard
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Auto Lights
LED Matrix
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Speed Limit Information
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Alertness Assistant
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Park Assist
Not Available
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Seat Material
Premium Leather
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
-
Heated Seats
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Front
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Multi-Color Ambient
Yes
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior with large touchscreen, digital cluster, leather seats, and advanced driver assistance features
-
Seat Trim
Premium Leather
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Fabric Seats
Premium Leather
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Leather
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver and Passenger Electric
-
Driver Seat
Driver and Passenger Electric
-
Interior Colour Options
6
-
Interior Colours
6
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
No
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Accelerator 0 100
8.5 sec
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
-
Diff Lock
Electronic AWD Lock
-
Difflock
Electronic AWD Lock
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5
-
Vdc
Standard
-
TPMS
Standard
Low tyre-pressure warning
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Seat Type
Premium Leather
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
AC Type
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Air Conditioning
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual Aircon
Tri-Zone Climate Control
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
-
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
-
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push Button Start
Wireless Charger
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Powered Tailgate
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
-
Lift Gate
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
-
Sound System
12 Premium
16
Voice Command Support
Built-in
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Engine Warranty
8 Years
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED Matrix
-
Source Model Column
cr-v
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Unlocking
Smart Key
Comfort Access keyless entry
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
-
Voice Command
Built-in
-
Climate Zones
Tri-Zone Climate Control
-
Mirror
All Doors Auto
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Push Button Start
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
497 l
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rim Size
19-inch Premium Alloy
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
12 Premium
16
Navigation System
Built-in
-
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Infotainment Display
10.25-inch Touchscreen
-
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
-
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Audio Speakers
12 Premium
16
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Audio System
12 Premium
-
Voice Control
Built-in
-
Voice Recognition
Built-in
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto compatibility
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
Not Available
USB Type-C ports
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
LED
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Standard
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Premium Alloy
-
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Roof Type
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Headlights
LED Matrix
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Headlamp Levelling
LED Matrix
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Daytime-running lights
DRL
LED
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Front fog lamps
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Auto Headlights
LED Matrix
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED Matrix
-
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Approach Angle
20 deg
-
Departure Angle
22 deg
-
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Electronic AWD Lock
No lockable differential
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
22 deg
-
Wading Depth Mm
450 mm
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Min
198 mm
-
Ground Clearance Max
198 mm
-
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Tyre Size
235/55 R19
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Wheel Type
19-inch Premium Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Low tyre-pressure warning
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Wheel Material
19-inch Premium Alloy
-
Wheels
19-inch Premium Alloy
-
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Tyre Type
235/55 R19
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Adaptive
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Premium Alloy
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
No spare wheel
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Premium Alloy
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Spring Type
Multi-Link
-
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years
-
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan Duration
8 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Service Plan
8 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Maintenance Plan
8 Years
-
Service Plan Distance
8 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Warranty Years
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Kilometers
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km
361 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Self-Charging Hybrid
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
110
-
Idle CO2 Output
110
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
12 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
13 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
16 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
16
-
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Body Style
SUV
Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
SUV
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
SUV
Internal-combustion passenger car
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
-
Tare Mass Kg
1750 kg
-
Model Introduced Year
2023
2018
Generation
Built on Honda’s global SUV platform with focus on comfort and safety
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with improved design, features, and safety technology
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Production Status
active
active
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Price Zar
819900 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Price on application
Starting Price
819900
-
Starting Price Zar
819900
-
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Spec
CR-V
Phantom
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1993 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
204 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
335 Nm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Transmission
e-CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
195 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
5.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
351.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This CR-V and Phantom 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 Phantom 96.
Efficiency index: CR-V 80 vs Phantom 29.
Safety-equipment index: CR-V 91 vs Phantom 95.
Practicality index: CR-V 66 vs Phantom 67.
Ownership-cover index: CR-V 60 vs Phantom 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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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 1 points
CR-V and Phantom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CR-V
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
80/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
60/100
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda CR-V
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 75 pts for Phantom
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CR-V leads. However, Phantom may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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