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Honda Vezel HybridPorsche Macan
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 2,900,000
KSh 7,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Vezel Hybrid Z / RS / e:HEV
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
Fuel and running cost
Trim
1.5L SPORT HYBRID i-DCD
Fuel consumption
25.0 km/L4.0 L/100km combined · about 1000 km a tank
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 908 / 100 kmKSh 9 a km · KSh 9,078 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,330 mm
4,696 mm
Width
1,770 mm
1,923 mm
Height
1,605 mm
1,624 mm
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
2,807 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
453 L (1,026 L with Magic Seats folded)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,310 kg
1,795 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L LEB i-VTEC Petrol + Electric Motor
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
Power
152 hp combined system output
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
156 Nm engine + 160 Nm electric motor
370 Nm to 550 Nm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
Top speed
180 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
22.0–25.0 km/L
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
City
24.0 km/L
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
Highway
21.0 km/L
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
Tank size
40 L
65 L (75 L optional)
CO₂ emissions
105 g/km
172 g/km
At a glance
Model
Honda Vezel Hybrid (RU3/RU4 & RV Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Crossover SUV
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Full Hybrid (i-DCD / e:HEV)
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,496 cc
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
Transmission
7-Speed Dual Clutch / e-CVT
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Drivetrain
FWD or Real-Time AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Exceptional 22–25 km/L fuel economy: Advanced hybrid drive drastically cuts fuel costs in Nairobi traffic jams.
- Honda Magic Seats: Rear seats fold completely flat or flip upward to carry tall cargo like furniture.
- Sub-1,500 cc tax advantage: Qualifies for Kenya's lowest customs duty valuation category.
- 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.
What’s not so good
- i-DCD dual-clutch fluid sensitivity: Requires strict 40,000 km changes of specialized Honda Ultra DW-1 / ATF-TYPE 2.0 fluid.
- Hidden rear door handles: Exterior C-pillar handles can be unintuitive for first-time rear passengers.
- 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.