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Audi A3Toyota Auris
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,800,000
KSh 1,950,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2020
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
A3 1.4 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Auris 1.5 150X S Package / Hybrid G
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
1.4L / 1.5L TFSI Turbo Petrol
Fuel consumption
17.5 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 875 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 1,419 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,185 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,343 mm (Sportback) / 4,495 mm (Saloon)
4,330 mm
Width
1,816 mm
1,760 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,480 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
140 mm
Boot space
380 L (Sportback) / 425 L (Saloon)
360 L (1,200 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,280 kg
1,270 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (30 TFSI)
1.5L 1NZ-FE / 1.2L 8NR-FTS Turbo / 1.8L 2ZR-FXE Hybrid
Power
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
109 hp (1.5L) / 116 hp (1.2T) / 136 hp combined (Hybrid)
Torque
250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm
136 Nm (1.5L) / 185 Nm (1.2T) / 142 Nm (Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
10.0 sec (1.2T) / 10.9 sec (1.5L)
Top speed
224 km/h
190 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
17.5 km/L (1.4T) / 18.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
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)
13.5 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 (1.5L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (1.2T) / 27.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
Tank size
50 L
50 L (Petrol) / 45 L (Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
119 g/km
128 g/km (1.5L) / 86 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Audi A3 (8V Facelift / 8Y Series)
Toyota Auris / Corolla Sport (E180 / E210 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2020
Body type
5-Door Sportback / 4-Door Saloon
5-Door Compact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
1,196 cc (1.2T) / 1,496 cc (1.5L) / 1,797 cc (1.8L Hybrid)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Super CVT-i Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Quattro AWD
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or 4WD
Ground clearance
140 mm
140 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
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.
- 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.
- 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.