CR-V V vs Pajero Sport III: which is better?
Honda CR-V V (2016–2022) vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport III (2015–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport IIISpecifications
| Honda CR-V V | Mitsubishi Pajero Sport III | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2016–2022 | 2015–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | diesel |
| Engines | 2.4 | 2.4 diesel |
| Power, up to | 186 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque, up to | 244 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Gearbox | CVT | automatic |
| Drive | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 605 mm | 4 785 mm |
| Width | 1 855 mm | 1 815 mm |
| Height | 1 689 mm | 1 805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 660 mm | 2 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 218 mm |
| Fuel tank | 57 L | 68 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 28 750 ₸ | ≈ 28 750 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Honda CR-V V
Pros
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Honda K20/K24 engine: VTC actuator rattle on cold start
- Honda CVT: jerks when pulling away as it wears
Engine (Honda K20/K24): VTC actuator rattle on cold start; oil consumption on the K24Z (2008–2012); crankshaft seal leak.
Gearbox (Honda CVT): jerks when pulling away once worn; bearing wear.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport III
Pros
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: generally reliable
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- High ground clearance: 218 mm
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Mitsubishi 4N15/4D56 (diesel) engine: injectors and injection pump suffer from poor fuel
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: valve body wear at high mileage
Engine (Mitsubishi 4N15/4D56 (diesel)): injectors and injection pump on poor fuel; on 4N15 — DPF and EGR.
Gearbox (Aisin automatic): generally reliable; at high mileage — valve body wear.
Which one to choose
- CR-V V — if you care more about: power.
- Pajero Sport III — if you care more about: torque, wheelbase, fuel tank.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: CR-V V or Pajero Sport III?
CR-V V: up to 186 hp, Pajero Sport III: up to 181 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: CR-V V — about 28 750 ₸, Pajero Sport III — about 28 750 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.