Honda CR-V vs Renault Rafale: real-world fuel use
In real life the Honda CR-V uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel than the Renault Rafale — about £241 a year at 15,000 km and £1.40/L.
354 cars in the data
Honda CR-V6.7×the official figure
Official
0.8
Real world
5.2
0510 L/100 km
398 cars in the data
Renault Rafale9.9×the official figure
Official
0.6
Real world
6.3
0510 L/100 km
| Honda CR-V | Renault Rafale | |
|---|---|---|
| Real fuel use (L/100 km) | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| Official fuel use (L/100 km) | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Gap vs official | 6.7× | 9.9× |
| Distance with engine off | 29% | 38% |
| Real CO2 from fuel (g/km) | 120 | 146 |
| Official electric range (km) | 81 | 97 |
| Average kerb weight (kg) | 1,988 | 2,009 |
| Cars in the data | 354 | 398 |
Bold = better. Source: EEA OBFCM real-world data, reporting year 2024, CC BY 4.0.
Which one is cheaper to run?
On fuel alone, the Honda CR-V comes out ahead for the average owner. Your own result depends mostly on how often you charge. Owners drive the Honda CR-V 29% of the time with the engine off, and the Renault Rafale 38%. Run the calculator with your own driving.