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Mazda CX-5Porsche MacanToyota RAV4
Mandai score
7/10
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2019-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
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
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
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
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 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
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
4,696 mm
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
Width
1,840 mm
1,923 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
Height
1,690 mm
1,624 mm
1,685 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,807 mm
2,690 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
200 mm
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
1,795 kg
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
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
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
370 Nm to 550 Nm
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
Top speed
204 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
200 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)
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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)
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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)
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
65 L (75 L optional)
55 L
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
172 g/km
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2019–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
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)
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Ground clearance
210 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
200 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (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.
- 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.
- Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.
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.
- High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
- Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.