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Mazda AxelaMercedes-Benz A-ClassAudi A3
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 1,650,000
KSh 3,300,000
KSh 2,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
5
54
5
Most popular trim
Axela 15S / 15XD L-Package
A180 / A200 AMG Line / A250e PHEV
A3 1.4 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
1.4L / 1.5L TFSI Turbo Petrol
Fuel consumption
21.6 km/L4.6 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
17.5 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 753 km a tank
17.5 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 875 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,054 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,544 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,297 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,969 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,297 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,969 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,460 mm (Hatch) / 4,580 mm (Saloon)
4,419 mm (Hatch) / 4,549 mm (Saloon)
4,343 mm (Sportback) / 4,495 mm (Saloon)
Width
1,795 mm
1,796 mm
1,816 mm
Height
1,440 mm
1,440 mm
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,729 mm
2,636 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
140 mm
140 mm
Boot space
358 L
370 L (Hatch) / 405 L (Saloon)
380 L (Sportback) / 425 L (Saloon)
Kerb weight
1,280 kg
1,365 kg
1,280 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L Skyactiv-D Turbo Diesel (15XD)
1.33L M282 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L M260
1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (30 TFSI)
Power
105 hp @ 4,000 rpm
163 hp (A200) / 224 hp (A250)
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
270 Nm @ 1,600 rpm
250 Nm (A200) / 350 Nm (A250)
250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / i-ACTIV AWD
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
9.8 sec
6.2 sec (A250) – 8.0 sec (A200)
8.2 sec
Top speed
188 km/h
225 km/h
224 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
21.6 km/L (1.5L Diesel) / 17.2 km/L (1.5L Petrol)
17.5 km/L (A200) / 15.0 km/L (A250)
17.5 km/L (1.4T) / 18.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
City
18.0 km/L (1.5L Diesel) / 14.5 km/L (1.5L Petrol)
14.2 km/L (A200) / 12.0 km/L (A250)
14.5 km/L (1.4T) / 15.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
Highway
24.5 km/L (1.5L Diesel) / 19.5 km/L (1.5L Petrol)
20.5 km/L (A200) / 18.0 km/L (A250)
20.5 km/L (1.4T) / 21.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
Tank size
51 L
43 L
50 L
CO₂ emissions
114 g/km
133 g/km
119 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda Axela / Mazda3 (BM / BP Series)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177 / V177 Series)
Audi A3 (8V Facelift / 8Y Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Hatchback / 4-Door Saloon
5-Door Hatchback / 4-Door Saloon
5-Door Sportback / 4-Door Saloon
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Mild Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, PHEV
Petrol (TFSI), Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,758 cc / 1,997 cc
1,332 cc (A180/A200) / 1,991 cc (A250)
1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
Transmission
6-speed Skyactiv-Drive Automatic
7-Speed / 8-Speed DCT Automatic
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or i-ACTIV AWD
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
FWD or Quattro AWD
Ground clearance
145 mm
140 mm
140 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc customs duty advantage: 1.5L petrol and diesel models qualify for KRA's lowest excise tax bracket.
- High-torque 1.5L diesel engine: 15XD turbo diesel delivers 270 Nm torque while achieving 21.6 km/L fuel economy.
- Upscale cabin craftsmanship: Soft-touch interior materials, MZD Connect infotainment, and heads-up HUD display.
- Excellent high-speed stability: Rigid SkyActiv chassis and 2,700 mm wheelbase provide planted highway handling.
- Sub-1,500 cc import duty tax advantage on 1.33L models.
- Stunning dual 10.25-inch MBUX digital cockpit.
- Sharp AMG Line exterior styling.
- Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: 1.4L and 1.5L engines qualify for lowest KRA tax bracket.
- Premium Virtual Cockpit interior: 12.3-inch digital display with MMI touch navigation.
- Excellent 17.5+ km/L fuel economy: Frugal turbo petrol technology with Cylinder on Demand.
- Elegant Saloon & Sportback options: High executive style and strong local market demand.
What’s not so good
- 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps and ramps.
- Compact rear passenger headroom: Sloping roofline reduces rear headroom for tall adults over 6 feet.
- Costly i-Stop AGM battery replacement: Start-stop system requires specialized Q-85 (petrol) or S-95 (diesel) batteries.
- 140 mm ground clearance requires care over tall speed bumps.
- Firm ride on 18-inch AMG alloy wheels.
- 140 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch maintenance: Demands regular transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km.