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Audi A3Subaru ImprezaToyota Auris
Mandai score
8/10
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,800,000
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 1,950,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2020
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
45
5
Most popular trim
A3 1.4 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Impreza 1.6i-L / 2.0i-S EyeSight / Sport
Auris 1.5 150X S Package / Hybrid G
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
1.4L / 1.5L TFSI Turbo Petrol
Subaru Impreza 1.6L / 2.0L Boxer
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
16.0 km/L6.3 L/100km combined · about 800 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
KSh 1,419 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,185 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,343 mm (Sportback) / 4,495 mm (Saloon)
4,475 mm (Hatch) / 4,640 mm (Saloon)
4,330 mm
Width
1,816 mm
1,775 mm
1,760 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,480 mm
1,480 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
2,670 mm
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
130 mm
140 mm
Boot space
380 L (Sportback) / 425 L (Saloon)
385 L (1,240 L folded)
360 L (1,200 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,280 kg
1,340 kg
1,270 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (30 TFSI)
2.0L FB20 Direct Injection Boxer 4-Cylinder Petrol
1.5L 1NZ-FE / 1.2L 8NR-FTS Turbo / 1.8L 2ZR-FXE Hybrid
Power
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
154 hp @ 6,000 rpm
109 hp (1.5L) / 116 hp (1.2T) / 136 hp combined (Hybrid)
Torque
250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm
196 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
136 Nm (1.5L) / 185 Nm (1.2T) / 142 Nm (Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
9.2 sec
10.0 sec (1.2T) / 10.9 sec (1.5L)
Top speed
224 km/h
197 km/h
190 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)
16.0 km/L (1.5L Petrol) / 17.5 km/L (1.2T) / 26.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
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)
13.5 km/L (1.5L Petrol) / 14.5 km/L (1.2T) / 25.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
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)
18.5 km/L (1.5L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (1.2T) / 27.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
Tank size
50 L
50 L
50 L (Petrol) / 45 L (Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
119 g/km
136 g/km
128 g/km (1.5L) / 86 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Audi A3 (8V Facelift / 8Y Series)
Subaru Impreza (GK / GT Series)
Toyota Auris / Corolla Sport (E180 / E210 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2020
Body type
5-Door Sportback / 4-Door Saloon
Hatchbacks / Saloons
5-Door Compact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Petrol
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
1,599 cc (1.6L FB16) / 1,995 cc (2.0L FB20)
1,196 cc (1.2T) / 1,496 cc (1.5L) / 1,797 cc (1.8L Hybrid)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Super CVT-i Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Quattro AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or 4WD
Ground clearance
140 mm
130 mm
140 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Japan (RHD)
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.
- High durability and resale demand: Proven Toyota mechanicals ensure minimal depreciation in local markets.
- Sub-1,500 cc tax advantage: 1.2T and 1.5L variants qualify for lower KRA import duty valuation.
- Outstanding 26.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: 1.8L THS-II hybrid eliminates daily fuel costs in Nairobi traffic.
- Seamless transition to Corolla Sport: Shares core mechanical components with late-model Toyota hatchbacks.
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.
- Low 140 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall speed bumps and unpaved estate access roads.
- Rear legroom: Rear passenger space is adequate for city hops but slightly tighter than a Premio.