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Honda Fit

Incredibly fuel-efficient urban hatchback with Magic Seats and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

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Nissan Note

Extremely popular compact hatchback featuring revolutionary e-Power hybrid technology and 28+ km/L efficiency.

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Toyota Vitz

The gold standard subcompact daily city fuel saver with 20.0+ km/L efficiency, Magic interior flexibility, and sub-1,000 cc duty savings.

Best value
Honda FitNissan NoteToyota Vitz
Mandai score
8.5/10
7.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 1,800,000
KSh 1,500,000
KSh 1,350,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2020
Body type
–
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Fit 1.3L Home / Fit e:HEV Hybrid Luxe
Note e-Power X / Medalist / Aura e-Power
Vitz 1.0 F / 1.3 F / 1.5 Hybrid F / Jewela
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Nissan Note e-Power
Fuel consumption
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 740 km a tank
28.0 km/L3.6 L/100km combined · about 1148 km a tank
20.8 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 874 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 811 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,106 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,091 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,912 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
4,100 mm
3,945 mm
Width
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,525 mm
1,520 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,530 mm
2,600 mm
2,510 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
150 mm
145 mm
Boot space
304 L (1,205 L folded)
340 L (1,000 L folded)
286 L (750 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
1,220 kg
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
1.2L HR12DE 3-Cylinder + EM57 Electric Motor (e-Power)
1.0L 1KR-FE / 1.3L 1NR-FKE / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
Power
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
116 hp (136 hp Aura) electric motor output
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
Torque
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
280 Nm instant electric torque
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
0–100 km/h
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
7.9 sec
11.5 sec (1.3L) / 12.0 sec (1.5L Hybrid) / 14.5 sec (1.0L)
Top speed
180 km/h
150 km/h
170 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
28.0 km/L (e-Power) / 18.0 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
20.8 km/L (1.0L) / 25.0 km/L (1.3L) / 34.4 km/L (1.5L Hybrid JC08)
City
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
30.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
17.5 km/L (1.0L) / 21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 30.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
Highway
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
25.0 km/L (e-Power) / 20.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
23.5 km/L (1.0L) / 28.0 km/L (1.3L) / 36.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
40 L
41 L
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
98 g/km (Hybrid)
82 g/km
110 g/km (1.0L) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)

At a glance

Model
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Nissan Note (E12 / E13 Series)
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2020
Body type
5-Door Compact Hatchback
Hatchbacks / Compact MPV
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol, e-Power Hybrid
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
1,198 cc (1.2L e-Power / DIG-S)
996 cc (1.0L) / 1,329 cc (1.3L) / 1,496 cc (1.5L Hybrid)
Transmission
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
FWD or 4WD
Ground clearance
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
150 mm
145 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Magic Seat versatility: Rear seat cushions flip up or fold flat to carry tall cargo and bicycles.
  • Sub-1,500 cc import duty advantage: Qualifies for KRA's lowest customs tax valuation bracket.
  • Exceptional e:HEV fuel efficiency: Delivers up to 28.0 km/L in stop-and-go Nairobi city traffic.
  • Instant 280 Nm electric torque: Smooth, rapid acceleration away from Nairobi traffic lights.
  • Exceptional 28+ km/L fuel economy: Slashes monthly commuter fuel bills by over 50%.
  • Generous rear knee room: Cavernous rear passenger space despite compact 4.1m length.
  • Gold standard city fuel saver: 20.0+ km/L on petrol models and up to 30.0+ km/L on 1.5L Hybrid variants.
  • Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 1.0L and 1.3L engines sit in the lowest customs tax valuation category.
  • Top-tier resale value retention: Exceptional liquidity and universal spare parts availability across Kenya.
  • Nimble 4.5-meter turning radius: Effortlessly parks and navigates tight Nairobi urban traffic.
What’s not so good
  • 145 mm ground clearance: Requires slow navigation over steep estate speed bumps when fully loaded.
  • Third-generation DCT hybrid recall history: 2014–2016 i-DCD dual-clutch models require transmission software check.
  • 150 mm ground clearance: Requires care over tall speed bumps when fully loaded.
  • Engine generator sound under heavy hill climbs: 1.2L engine revs up to charge battery during steep ascents.
  • 1.0L engine can feel sluggish on steep highway climbs: 69 hp 1KR-FE labors when fully loaded ascending Limuru hills.
  • Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall speed bumps.
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