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Porsche MacanNissan X-Trail
Mandai score
9/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 3,450,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Petrol / e-Power
Fuel consumption
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,696 mm
4,690 mm
Width
1,923 mm
1,820 mm
Height
1,624 mm
1,740 mm
Wheelbase
2,807 mm
2,705 mm
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm
Boot space
488 L (1,503 L folded)
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
Power
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
Torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
Top speed
227 km/h – 272 km/h
190 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
Tank size
65 L (75 L optional)
60 L
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
Transmission
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- 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).
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.
- 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.