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Mazda CX-5Porsche Macan
Mandai score
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 7,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
4,696 mm
Width
1,840 mm
1,923 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,624 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,807 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
1,795 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
370 Nm to 550 Nm
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
Top speed
204 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
City
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
65 L (75 L optional)
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
172 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (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.
- 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
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- 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.