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Audi SQ2

Compact high-performance crossover blending 300 hp Quattro launch performance, aggressive S-line styling, and sub-2,000 cc customs duty tax savings.

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Porsche Macan

Agile sports handling platform inside a compact size profile with 252 hp turbo power and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

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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.

Audi SQ2Porsche MacanAudi Q5
Mandai score
8/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2018-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
SQ2 2.0 TFSI Quattro
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line

Fuel and running cost

Trim
2.0L TFSI Quattro
Fuel consumption
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 688 km a tank
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,210 mm
4,696 mm
4,663 mm
Width
1,802 mm
1,923 mm
1,893 mm
Height
1,524 mm
1,624 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,594 mm
2,807 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
208 mm
Boot space
355 L
488 L (1,503 L folded)
550 L
Kerb weight
1,510 kg
1,795 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 TFSI
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
300 hp @ 5,300–6,500 rpm
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
400 Nm @ 2,000–5,200 rpm
370 Nm to 550 Nm
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
4.8 sec
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
6.3 sec
Top speed
250 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
237 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
12.5 km/L
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
10.0 km/L
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
15.0 km/L
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
55 L
65 L (75 L optional)
70 L
CO₂ emissions
180 g/km
172 g/km
154 g/km

At a glance

Model
Audi SQ2 (GA Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2018–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door High-Performance Crossover
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI)
Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
150 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Explosive hot-hatch performance: 300 hp TFSI engine with launch control rockets 0–100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.
  • Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: 1,984 cc displacement qualifies for KRA's standard 25% excise duty rate.
  • All-weather Quattro traction: Ensures maximum launch grip and confident high-speed highway stability.
  • Audi Virtual Cockpit & premium tech: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and Bang & Olufsen sound system options.
  • Sub-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
  • Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
  • Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.
  • 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
  • Lowered S-sport suspension: 150 mm ride height requires caution over steep unstandardized Kenyan speed bumps.
  • Firm ride quality: S-sport damper tuning and 19-inch alloys transmit road firmness on corrugated gravel.
  • Premium fuel requirement: Demands minimum 95 RON premium unleaded to maintain full 300 hp output.
  • Firm sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
  • Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.
  • 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.
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