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Porsche MacanHonda CR-VRange Rover Velar
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 8,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,696 mm
4,605 mm
4,803 mm
Width
1,923 mm
1,855 mm
1,930 mm
Height
1,624 mm
1,680 mm
1,665 mm
Wheelbase
2,807 mm
2,660 mm
2,874 mm
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
208 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
Boot space
488 L (1,503 L folded)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
673 L (1,731 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
1,580 kg
1,875 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
Power
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
Torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Real Time AWD / FWD
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
Top speed
227 km/h – 272 km/h
200 km/h
217 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
Tank size
65 L (75 L optional)
57 L
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Engine sizes
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
Transmission
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
208 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
- Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
- Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.
- Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
- Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.
What’s not so good
- 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.
- Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
- CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.