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Audi Q2Audi Q5
Mandai score
7/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,900,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Q2 1.0 TFSI / 1.4 TFSI Sport
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
18.0 km/L5.6 L/100km combined · about 900 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,261 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,609 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,191 mm
4,663 mm
Width
1,794 mm
1,893 mm
Height
1,508 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,601 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
208 mm
Boot space
405 L
550 L
Kerb weight
1,280 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (Cylinder on Demand)
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
8.5 sec
6.3 sec
Top speed
212 km/h
237 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
18.0 km/L (1.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.4T)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
15.0 km/L (1.0T) / 13.5 km/L (1.4T)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
21.0 km/L (1.0T) / 19.5 km/L (1.4T)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
50 L
70 L
CO₂ emissions
122 g/km
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi Q2 (GA Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Urban Crossover
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,968 cc
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
FWD or Quattro AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
150 mm
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: 1.0L and 1.4L/1.5L engines qualify for lowest KRA tax bracket.
- Premium Audi Virtual Cockpit: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with Google Maps navigation views.
- Excellent 16.5+ km/L fuel economy: Cylinder on Demand (CoD) tech deactivates 2 cylinders under light load.
- Compact urban agility: Easy maneuverability and parking in Nairobi CBD and Westlands.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
- Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.
What’s not so good
- 150 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch sensitivity: Heavy stop-and-go traffic requires proper DSG fluid maintenance.
- S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
- Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.