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BMW X3Subaru Levorg
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,900,000
KSh 2,650,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport / xDrive30e PHEV
Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT
Fuel consumption
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,304 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,044 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,708 mm
4,690 mm
Width
1,891 mm
1,795 mm
Height
1,676 mm
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,864 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
204 mm
145 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)
561 L (1,446 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)
1,560 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6
2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer
Power
190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)
400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)
5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)
Top speed
213 km/h – 250 km/h
240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)
13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)
City
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)
10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)
Highway
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)
15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)
Tank size
68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)
60 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)
164 g/km
At a glance
Model
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Sport Station Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol (DIT Turbo)
Engine sizes
1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T / 2.0T PHEV) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i)
1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
204 mm
145 mm
Source market
UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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).
- 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.
What’s not so good
- 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.
- 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.