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Mazda Atenza
Premium executive sedan and wagon layout using SkyActiv tech with up to 19.6 km/L diesel efficiency.
Highest ratedBest value
Audi A4Mazda Atenza
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 3,500,000
KSh 2,300,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
4
45
Most popular trim
A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Atenza 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol
Fuel consumption
16.0 km/L6.3 L/100km combined · about 864 km a tank
19.6 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1215 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,419 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,185 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,162 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,620 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,762 mm
4,865 mm (Saloon) / 4,805 mm (Wagon)
Width
1,847 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,428 mm
1,450 mm
Wheelbase
2,820 mm
2,830 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
165 mm
Boot space
460 L (Saloon) / 495 L (Avant)
489 L (Saloon) / 522 L (Wagon expanded to 1,664 L)
Kerb weight
1,450 kg
1,510 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (40 TFSI)
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
190 hp @ 4,200–6,000 rpm
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
320 Nm @ 1,450–4,200 rpm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive or Quattro AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
7.9 sec
Top speed
241 km/h
223 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
19.6 km/L (2.2D) / 14.8 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
13.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 16.8 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
16.5 km/L (2.2D) / 12.0 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
19.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 22.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 17.5 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
54 L
62 L
CO₂ emissions
134 g/km
133 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi A4 (B9 / B9.5 Series)
Mazda Atenza (GJ / GL Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Saloon / Avant Estate Wagon
4-Door Saloon / 5-Door Station Wagon
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,395 cc / 1,984 cc / 1,968 cc
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
135 mm
165 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: All 1.4L and 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit digital display: 12.3-inch high-resolution instrument panel with Google Maps.
- Excellent 16.0+ km/L fuel economy: Efficient B-cycle combustion process cuts highway fuel usage.
- High highway stability: Rigid chassis and responsive steering for confident long-distance cruising.
- Massive 450 Nm low-end diesel torque.
- Premium Nappa leather interior craftsmanship.
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty tax advantage.
What’s not so good
- 135 mm ground clearance: Low front overhang requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands regular servicing every 60,000 km.
- Low 165 mm ground clearance requires care on steep estate speed bumps.
- Requires low-SAPS C3 diesel oil.