Honda CR-V vs LDV D90

The Honda CR-V starts from $39,900 before on-road costs, while the LDV D90 opens at $39,990. That makes the Honda CR-V the more affordable entry point by $90.

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 $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda CR-V by roughly $3,420 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda CR-V and LDV D90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda CR-V packs more ADAS features with 3 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the LDV D90.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 11 in the Honda CR-V and 6 in the LDV D90.

The Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the LDV D90 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda CR-V stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the LDV D90. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda CR-V lines up 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 LDV D90 responds with a Petrol Turbo making 184kW and 410Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The LDV D90 has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda CR-V is 2.3s 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, 342mm shorter than the LDV D90 at 5,046mm (2,950mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV D90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 561L in the Honda CR-V and 343L in the LDV D90, giving the Honda CR-V a 218L advantage. The LDV D90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the LDV D90 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,500kg 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 $2,594/year for the LDV D90. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Honda CR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (Honda CR-V) vs $2,594 (LDV D90). The Honda CR-V saves you roughly $684 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Honda CR-V) vs 7 years / 200,000km (LDV D90). The LDV D90 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda CR-V)—.