Honda CR-V vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

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
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 81 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda CR-V vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

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

Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 189,910 cheaper CR-V from ZAR 689,900 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CR-V Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power CR-V204 kW Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque CR-V335 Nm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size CR-V1993 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CR-V20 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance CR-V198 mm Triton Single Cab200 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

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

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

Triton Single Cab

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

Triton Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CR-V Triton Single Cab
Wheelbase 2700 mm 3130 mm
Length 4690 mm 5320 mm
Width 1860 mm 1865 mm
Height 1690 mm 1700 mm
Kerb Weight 1750 kg 1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg 2570 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Boot/Cargo Space 497 l 1904 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 0 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 l 75 l
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 198 mm 185 mm
Payload Capacity 500 kg 945 kg
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m 6.35 m
Front Headroom 970 mm 1007 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1049 mm 1059 mm
Rear Legroom 1041 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (Default) 198 mm 200 mm
Spec CR-V Triton Single Cab
Gearbox eCVT Automatic 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout All Wheel Drive Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available Electronic AWD Control No
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Gearbox Type eCVT Automatic 5-Speed Manual
Gear Shift Type eCVT Automatic Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Axle Layout AWD 4x2
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 5
Transmission Speeds Not Applicable 5
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 No
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable 4.272
Clutch Type Not Applicable Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Yes

In depth: how these cars differ

This CR-V and Triton Single Cab 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 Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: CR-V 80 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: CR-V 91 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: CR-V 66 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: CR-V 60 vs Triton Single Cab 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 30 points

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

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 30 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 30 points
46
#2

Triton Single Cab

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 32
Performance 34
Efficiency 49
Safety 32
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CR-V +43 Efficiency CR-V +31 Safety CR-V +59 Practicality Triton Single Cab +6

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

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Honda CR-V leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CR-V leads. However, Triton Single Cab 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 Triton Single Cab 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.