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Mazda Atenza

Premium executive sedan and wagon layout using SkyActiv tech with up to 19.6 km/L diesel efficiency.

Highest ratedBest value

Audi A4

Executive German sports saloon featuring Virtual Cockpit digital cluster, 2.0L TFSI performance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Subaru Legacy

Comfortable executive saloon focusing on whisper-quiet cabin refinement, stable highway cruising, and Symmetrical AWD.

Mazda AtenzaAudi A4Subaru Legacy

Mandai score

8.5/10

8/10

7.5/10

Typical price

KSh 2,300,000

KSh 3,500,000

KSh 2,600,000

Years

2017-2023

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol

Subaru Legacy B4 2.5L / 2.4T

Fuel consumption

19.6 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1215 km a tank

16.0 km/L6.3 L/100km combined · about 864 km a tank

14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 888 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,162 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,620 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,419 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,185 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,865 mm (Saloon) / 4,805 mm (Wagon)

4,762 mm

4,800 mm

Width

1,840 mm

1,847 mm

1,840 mm

Height

1,450 mm

1,428 mm

1,500 mm

Wheelbase

2,830 mm

2,820 mm

2,750 mm

Ground clearance

165 mm

135 mm

150 mm

Boot space

489 L (Saloon) / 522 L (Wagon expanded to 1,664 L)

460 L (Saloon) / 495 L (Avant)

506 L

Kerb weight

1,510 kg

1,450 kg

1,530 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (40 TFSI)

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo

Power

190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)

190 hp @ 4,200–6,000 rpm

175 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)

Torque

450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)

320 Nm @ 1,450–4,200 rpm

235 Nm @ 4,000 rpm / 376 Nm (2.4T)

Drivetrain

FWD or i-Activ AWD

Front-Wheel Drive or Quattro AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

0–100 km/h

7.9 sec

7.3 sec

8.4 sec

Top speed

223 km/h

241 km/h

210 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

19.6 km/L (2.2D) / 14.8 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)

16.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

14.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (2.4T)

City

16.5 km/L (2.2D) / 12.0 km/L (Petrol)

13.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 16.8 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 9.8 km/L (2.4T)

Highway

22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 17.5 km/L (Petrol)

19.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 22.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

17.5 km/L (2.5L) / 15.0 km/L (2.4T)

Tank size

62 L

54 L

60 L

CO₂ emissions

133 g/km

134 g/km

156 g/km

At a glance

Model

Mazda Atenza (GJ / GL Series)

Audi A4 (B9 / B9.5 Series)

Subaru Legacy B4 (BN / BW Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

4-Door Saloon / 5-Door Station Wagon

4-Door Saloon / Avant Estate Wagon

Saloon

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Petrol

Engine sizes

1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)

1,395 cc / 1,984 cc / 1,968 cc

2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

Drivetrain

FWD or i-Activ AWD

FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Ground clearance

165 mm

135 mm

150 mm

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Japan (RHD JDM spec)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Massive 450 Nm low-end diesel torque.
Premium Nappa leather interior craftsmanship.
Sub-2,500 cc import duty tax advantage.

Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: All 1.4L and 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
Audi Virtual Cockpit digital display: 12.3-inch high-resolution instrument panel with Google Maps.
Excellent 16.0+ km/L fuel economy: Efficient B-cycle combustion process cuts highway fuel usage.
High highway stability: Rigid chassis and responsive steering for confident long-distance cruising.

Outstanding high-speed highway stability: Long wheelbase and Symmetrical AWD track rock-solid at speed.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.5L FB25 engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket.
Plush executive cabin: High-grade leather, Harman Kardon audio, and whisper-quiet acoustic glass.

What’s not so good

Low 165 mm ground clearance requires care on steep estate speed bumps.
Requires low-SAPS C3 diesel oil.

135 mm ground clearance: Low front overhang requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
S tronic dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands regular servicing every 60,000 km.

150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps when carrying passengers.
CVT rubber-band effect under hard acceleration: Lineartronic CVT prioritizes smooth cruising.