Geely EX5 vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Geely EX5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 85% for the Toyota C-HR, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, against 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely EX5 and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely EX5 stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 3.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 253mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Toyota C-HR a 86L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.4 m against 10.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $46,940), more power (160kW against 103kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Toyota C-HR: the bigger boot with the seats up (388L against 302L).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 72

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Geely EX5 ahead by 27 points), reliability (Toyota C-HR ahead by 17 points). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 388L in the Toyota C-HR. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

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