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Land Rover Discovery SportSubaru ForesterBMW X3
Mandai score
7.5/10
7/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,900,000
Years
2017-2023
2018-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Discovery Sport 2.0 TD4 / D180 / 1.5L P300e PHEV
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport / xDrive30e PHEV
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
16.5 km/L6.1 L/100km combined · about 1073 km a tank
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,380 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 13,804 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,597 mm
4,625 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,904 mm
1,815 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,727 mm
1,730 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,741 mm
2,670 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
212 mm
220 mm
204 mm
Boot space
157 L (7 seats) / 757 L (5 seats expanded to 1,794 L)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)
Kerb weight
1,840 kg (P300e: 2,093 kg)
1,570 kg
1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)
Seats
5 or 7 (5+2)
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Ingenium TD4/D180 Diesel / 2.0L P200 Petrol / 1.5L P300e Turbo PHEV
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6
Power
180 hp (D180) / 249 hp (P250) / 309 hp (P300e combined)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)
Torque
430 Nm (D180) / 365 Nm (P250) / 540 Nm (P300e combined)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive with Terrain Response 2
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
6.6 sec (P300e) – 9.8 sec (D150)
8.2 sec
8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)
Top speed
209 km/h
204 km/h
213 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.5 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 12.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 50.0 km/L equiv. (P300e PHEV)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)
City
14.0 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 10.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 55 km pure EV range (P300e)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)
Highway
18.5 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 14.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 18.0 km/L (P300e hybrid)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)
Tank size
65 L (57 L PHEV)
63 L
68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
36–44 g/km (P300e WLTP) / 140 g/km (Diesel)
152 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)
At a glance
Model
Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550 Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2018–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5+2 Seater Premium Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5 or 5+2 (7 seats)
5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel (TD4 / D180), Petrol (Si4 / P200), PHEV (P300e)
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Engine sizes
1,497 cc (1.5L PHEV) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel / Petrol)
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T / 2.0T PHEV) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i)
Transmission
9-Speed ZF Automatic / 8-Speed Automatic (P300e)
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
212 mm
220 mm
204 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,000 cc & Sub-1,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 1.5L and 2.0L engines qualify for standard 25% excise tax bracket.
- 55–60 km Pure EV Range: Allows zero-emission daily commuting in Nairobi traffic without using a drop of petrol.
- 212 mm ground clearance & Terrain Response 2: Easily handles unpaved upcountry tracks and deep potholes.
- 309 hp & 540 Nm combined output: Rapid 6.6-second 0–100 km/h performance.
- Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
- Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L 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
- Highway fuel consumption drops when battery is depleted (~8.5 L/100 km / 11.8 km/L).
- Battery charging on the move via engine increases fuel consumption.
- Compact 3rd-row legroom: Third-row seats are best suited for children or short city transfers.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
- 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.