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Audi A3Subaru Impreza
Mandai score
8/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,800,000
KSh 2,050,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
45
Most popular trim
A3 1.4 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Impreza 1.6i-L / 2.0i-S EyeSight / Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
17.5 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 875 km a tank
15.8 km/L6.3 L/100km combined · about 790 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,297 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,969 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,436 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,365 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,343 mm (Sportback) / 4,495 mm (Saloon)
4,475 mm (Hatch) / 4,640 mm (Saloon)
Width
1,816 mm
1,775 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,480 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
130 mm
Boot space
380 L (Sportback) / 425 L (Saloon)
385 L (1,240 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,280 kg
1,340 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (30 TFSI)
2.0L FB20 Direct Injection Boxer 4-Cylinder Petrol
Power
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
154 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm
196 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
9.2 sec
Top speed
224 km/h
197 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
17.5 km/L (1.4T) / 18.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
15.8 km/L (2.0L) / 17.2 km/L (1.6L)
City
14.5 km/L (1.4T) / 15.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
13.0 km/L (2.0L) / 14.5 km/L (1.6L)
Highway
20.5 km/L (1.4T) / 21.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
18.5 km/L (2.0L) / 20.0 km/L (1.6L)
Tank size
50 L
50 L
CO₂ emissions
119 g/km
136 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi A3 (8V Facelift / 8Y Series)
Subaru Impreza (GK / GT Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Sportback / 4-Door Saloon
Hatchbacks / Saloons
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
1,599 cc (1.6L FB16) / 1,995 cc (2.0L FB20)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or Quattro AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
140 mm
130 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: 1.4L and 1.5L engines qualify for lowest KRA tax bracket.
- Premium Virtual Cockpit interior: 12.3-inch digital display with MMI touch navigation.
- Excellent 17.5+ km/L fuel economy: Frugal turbo petrol technology with Cylinder on Demand.
- Elegant Saloon & Sportback options: High executive style and strong local market demand.
- Standard Symmetrical AWD: Superior grip during heavy downpours on Nairobi tarmac.
- Subaru Global Platform (SGP): Rigid chassis delivers sharp handling and quiet cabin refinement.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 1.6L and 2.0L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
What’s not so good
- 140 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch maintenance: Demands regular transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km.
- 130 mm ground clearance: Low ride height requires care over tall speed bumps.
- CVT responsiveness: Lineartronic CVT prioritizes fuel economy over aggressive acceleration.