Honda CR-V vs Ford Tourneo Custom

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
Ford Tourneo Custom in South Africa

Ford Tourneo Custom

2.0L SWB Titanium X 8AT Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,278,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 390 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda CR-V vs Ford Tourneo Custom: the short answer

CR-V and Tourneo Custom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

CR-V starts ZAR 385,600 cheaper CR-V from ZAR 689,900 · Tourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CR-V Tourneo Custom
Maximum Power CR-V204 kW Tourneo Custom125 kW
Maximum Torque CR-V335 Nm Tourneo Custom390 Nm
Engine Size CR-V1993 cc Tourneo Custom1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CR-V20 km/l Tourneo Custom13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance CR-V198 mm Tourneo Custom130 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

Ford Tourneo Custom

2.0L SWB Titanium X 8AT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Tourneo Custom

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
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

Tourneo Custom

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CR-V Tourneo Custom
Wheelbase 2700 mm 3100 mm
Length 4690 mm 5050 mm
Width 1860 mm 2032 mm
Height 1690 mm 1979 mm
Kerb Weight 1750 kg 1559 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg 3200 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 8 seats
Boot/Cargo Space 497 l 482 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2500 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 l 50 l
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 198 mm 125 mm
Payload Capacity 500 kg 454 kg
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 970 mm 996 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 957 mm
Front Legroom 1049 mm 1048 mm
Rear Legroom 1041 mm 890 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 198 mm 130 mm
Spec CR-V Tourneo Custom
Gearbox eCVT Automatic 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout All Wheel Drive RWD
LSD Available Electronic AWD Control Not Applicable
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Type eCVT Automatic Automatic
Gear Shift Type eCVT Automatic Automatic selector
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Axle Layout AWD Rear driven axle
Differential Lock Electronic AWD Lock No
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 No
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable No
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable No
Automatic Shift Paddles Not Applicable Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Clutch Type Not Applicable Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Yes
Differential Type Front - Not Available
Differential Type Rear - Not Available
Transfer Case Guard - Not Available

In depth: how these cars differ

This CR-V and Tourneo Custom 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 Tourneo Custom 66.

Efficiency index: CR-V 80 vs Tourneo Custom 57.

Safety-equipment index: CR-V 91 vs Tourneo Custom 93.

Practicality index: CR-V 66 vs Tourneo Custom 70.

Ownership-cover index: CR-V 60 vs Tourneo Custom 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

CR-V leads by 4 points

CR-V and Tourneo Custom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 4 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 4 points
72
#2

Tourneo Custom

71% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 66
Efficiency 57
Safety 93
Practicality 70
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CR-V +11 Efficiency CR-V +23 Safety Tourneo Custom +2 Practicality Tourneo Custom +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

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

Tourneo Custom

Performance 66/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 70/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Honda CR-V leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 72 pts for Tourneo Custom

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CR-V leads. However, Tourneo Custom 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 Tourneo Custom 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.