Honda HR-V vs Chery C5

The Honda HR-V starts from $30,300 before on-road costs, while the Chery C5 opens at $27,500. That makes the Chery C5 the more affordable entry point by $2,800.

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. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $32,900 for the Honda HR-V and $29,990 for the Chery C5.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda HR-V by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

The Chery C5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Honda HR-V. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Honda HR-V and 87% for the Chery C5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Honda HR-V, against 4 on the Chery C5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda HR-V and 7 in the Chery C5.

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

The Honda HR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Chery C5 gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda HR-V stands out with ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Chery C5. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda HR-V gets cloth upholstery while the Chery C5 offers synthetic leather.

The Honda HR-V uses a Petrol producing 89kW and 145Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout.

The Chery C5 responds with a Petrol making 108kW and 210Nm, paired to a 6-speed dual clutch driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Chery C5 has the clear power advantage at 108kW vs 89kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda HR-V measures 4,345mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 6mm shorter than the Chery C5 at 4,351mm (2,610mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 304L in the Honda HR-V and 370L in the Chery C5, giving the Chery C5 a 66L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,767/year for the Honda HR-V and $1,967/year for the Chery C5. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Honda HR-V.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda HR-V) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Chery C5). The Chery C5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda HR-V)—.