A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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.
Recorded price context
C-HR:
last listed from
ZAR 429,000
·
RAV4:
current from
ZAR 610,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Maximum Power
134 kW
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
221 Nm
Engine Size
1987 cc
2500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
19.2 km/l
21.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
186 mm
Boot / Load Bay
377 l
732 l
Airbags
7
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
C-HR and RAV4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
C-HR
+3 pts
Efficiency
RAV4
+6 pts
Safety
C-HR
+5 pts
Practicality
RAV4
+9 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
C-HR
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Catalogue-index leader
RAV4
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C-HR
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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
C-HR
RAV4
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
1725-1740 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Length
4390 mm
4645 mm
Width
1796 mm
1880 mm
Height
1550 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
186 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
732 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
2230 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.6 m
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
1000 kg
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
2500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Petrol Hybrid
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
87.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
103.48 mm
Maximum Power
134 kW
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
221 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
e-CVT
CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport, Trail, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
AWD E-FOUR
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard Front + Rear,
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
CVT
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
CVT
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
AWD E-FOUR
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Standard
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
AWD E-FOUR
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
21.3 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
17.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
24.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Fuel Tank Litres
43
55
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Airbags
7
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Not confirmed
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto, Rainsensing
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Driver & Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Driver & Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
All Doors
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Panoramic
Moon roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Push Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Auto Dual zone
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Sound System
8
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Unlocking
Smart Key
Standard Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard Front x1
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard 12.3-inch
USB Ports
2
Standard 5PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
8
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
12.9-inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
12.9-inch
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard LED
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electric
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Tread (mm) 1650
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Tread (mm) 1650
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1650 mm
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Warranty Years
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
107 g/km
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
186 mm
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Service Interval
Not confirmed
12 months / 15 000 km
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
8 years 160 000 km
Service Plan
Not confirmed
6 Services / 90 000 km
Spec
C-HR
RAV4
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Private and family
Price Zar
Not confirmed
941800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Flagship
Starting Price
Not confirmed
941800
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
941800
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
RAV4 leads by 5 points
C-HR and RAV4 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
Catalogue-index leader
RAV4
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
71/100
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota RAV4
leads the catalogue index with 73 pts
vs 68 pts for C-HR
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, RAV4 leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This C-HR and RAV4 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C-HR 53 vs RAV4 50.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs RAV4 84.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs RAV4 93.
Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs RAV4 71.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs RAV4 not separately scored.
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