Geely Starray EM-i vs Honda CR-V

The Geely Starray EM-i starts from $37,490 before on-road costs, while the Honda CR-V opens at $37,000. That makes the Honda CR-V the more affordable entry point by $490.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,239 and $40,700 respectively.

The Geely Starray EM-i qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda CR-V, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Geely Starray EM-i by roughly $9,545 in fuel alone.

The Geely Starray EM-i holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Honda CR-V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda CR-V packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Geely Starray EM-i.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely Starray EM-i and 11 in the Honda CR-V.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Geely Starray EM-i features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Honda CR-V gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely Starray EM-i stands out with heated front seats and V2L that you will not find on the Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Geely Starray EM-i uses a Petrol producing 193kW and 262Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Honda CR-V responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 240Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 193kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Geely Starray EM-i is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Geely Starray EM-i measures 4,740mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 36mm longer than the Honda CR-V at 4,704mm (2,701mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely Starray EM-i generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i and 589L in the Honda CR-V, giving the Honda CR-V a 161L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $115/year for the Geely Starray EM-i and $2,024/year for the Honda CR-V. That is a $1,909 annual difference in favour of the Geely Starray EM-i.

Estimated annual total: $115 (Geely Starray EM-i) vs $2,024 (Honda CR-V). The Geely Starray EM-i saves you roughly $1,909 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Geely Starray EM-i) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda CR-V). The Geely Starray EM-i has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda CR-V).