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Audi Q5

Benchmark German executive crossover featuring Quattro all-wheel drive, 208 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Highest rated

Subaru Levorg

Sport-tuned touring wagon taking over the Legacy GT performance space with WRX turbo power and 561 L boot capacity.

Best value

BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV combining intelligent xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, 16.2 km/L diesel efficiency, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Audi Q5Subaru LevorgBMW X3

Mandai score

8.5/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 2,650,000

KSh 4,900,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT

Fuel consumption

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank

17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank

16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,304 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,044 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 for 1,000 km · diesel

Dimensions

Length

4,663 mm

4,690 mm

4,708 mm

Width

1,893 mm

1,795 mm

1,891 mm

Height

1,659 mm

1,490 mm

1,676 mm

Wheelbase

2,819 mm

2,670 mm

2,864 mm

Ground clearance

208 mm

145 mm

204 mm

Boot space

550 L

561 L (1,446 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)

Kerb weight

1,735 kg

1,560 kg

1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6

Power

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)

190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)

Torque

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)

400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)

Drivetrain

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Intelligent xDrive AWD

0–100 km/h

6.3 sec

5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)

8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)

Top speed

237 km/h

240 km/h

213 km/h – 250 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)

16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)

City

11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)

13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)

Highway

16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)

18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)

Tank size

70 L

60 L

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

CO₂ emissions

154 g/km

164 g/km

138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)

At a glance

Model

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

Sport Station Wagon

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Petrol (DIT Turbo)

Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Engine sizes

1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc

1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)

1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T / 2.0T PHEV) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i)

Transmission

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

Drivetrain

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Ground clearance

208 mm

145 mm

204 mm

Source market

Japan / UK (RHD)

Japan (RHD JDM spec)

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

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.

Raw 300 hp WRX turbo performance (2.0T): 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with 400 Nm torque.
Practical 561 L estate boot: Carries massive family luggage while delivering sports car speed.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.6T, 1.8T, and 2.0T engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.

Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L diesel (20d), 2.0L petrol (30i), and 2.0L PHEV (30e) all qualify for KRA's 25% excise tax rate.
204 mm ground clearance: Confidently negotiates estate speed bumps, potholes, and unpaved upcountry roads.
Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
16.2 km/L xDrive20d fuel efficiency: Ideal for long-distance highway travel (e.g. Nairobi to Mombasa or Kisumu).

What’s not so good

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.

145 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads.
Requires 95+ octane high-octane petrol: High-strung DIT turbo engines demand premium fuel.

Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport alloys over rough corrugated gravel tracks.
Reduced boot floor height on xDrive30e PHEV (450 L) due to rear high-voltage battery placement.