Honda CR-V vs KGM Actyon

The Honda CR-V starts from $39,900 before on-road costs, while the KGM Actyon opens at $44,500. That makes the Honda CR-V the more affordable entry point by $4,600.

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 $43,890 and $48,950 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda CR-V by roughly $1,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda CR-V and KGM Actyon hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The KGM Actyon packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Honda CR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 11 in the Honda CR-V and 8 in the KGM Actyon.

The Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the KGM Actyon gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Actyon counters with ambient lighting that the Honda CR-V does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda CR-V uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The KGM Actyon responds with a Turbo GDi making 120kW and 280Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.5 seconds.

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda CR-V is 4.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda CR-V measures 4,704mm long on a 2,701mm wheelbase, 36mm shorter than the KGM Actyon at 4,740mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda CR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 561L in the Honda CR-V and 668L in the KGM Actyon, giving the KGM Actyon a 107L advantage.

For towing, the KGM Actyon leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,910/year for the Honda CR-V and $2,166/year for the KGM Actyon. That is a $256 annual difference in favour of the Honda CR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (Honda CR-V) vs $2,166 (KGM Actyon). The Honda CR-V saves you roughly $256 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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