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Mazda CX-5Audi Q5Subaru Forester
Mandai score
7/10
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2018-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
4,663 mm
4,625 mm
Width
1,840 mm
1,893 mm
1,815 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,659 mm
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,819 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
208 mm
220 mm
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
550 L
520 L (1,775 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
1,735 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
6.3 sec
8.2 sec
Top speed
204 km/h
237 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
City
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
70 L
63 L
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
154 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2018–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
210 mm
208 mm
220 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
- Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.
- 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.
What’s not so good
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
- Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.