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Nissan X-TrailPorsche Macan
Mandai score
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 3,450,000
KSh 7,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Petrol / e-Power
Fuel consumption
19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm
4,696 mm
Width
1,820 mm
1,923 mm
Height
1,740 mm
1,624 mm
Wheelbase
2,705 mm
2,807 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,795 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
Power
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
Drivetrain
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
Top speed
190 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
City
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
Highway
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
Tank size
60 L
65 L (75 L optional)
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
172 g/km
At a glance
Model
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
Transmission
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Drivetrain
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Selectable All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE: Lockable 4WD mode provides excellent mud and sand traction.
- High 210 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep ruts and unpaved upcountry tracks.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: Qualifies for 25% excise duty rate (saving over 3.0L SUVs).
- 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
- Third-row legroom: 7-seater third row is best reserved for children or short trips.
- CVT fluid service interval: Xtronic CVT requires genuine NS-3 fluid replacement every 40,000 km.
- 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.