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Porsche MacanSubaru OutbackVolkswagen Golf Alltrack
Mandai score
9/10
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 2,750,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
1.8L TSI Turbo Petrol 4Motion
Fuel consumption
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,696 mm
4,870 mm
4,578 mm
Width
1,923 mm
1,875 mm
1,799 mm
Height
1,624 mm
1,675 mm
1,515 mm
Wheelbase
2,807 mm
2,745 mm
2,630 mm
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
175 mm
Boot space
488 L (1,503 L folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
1,620 kg
1,540 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
Power
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
Torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
7.8 sec
Top speed
227 km/h – 272 km/h
210 km/h
217 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
14.8 km/L
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
12.0 km/L
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
17.5 km/L
Tank size
65 L (75 L optional)
63 L
55 L
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km
161 g/km
158 g/km
At a glance
Model
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
Transmission
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
175 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
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.
- Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
- High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.
- Raised 175 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough murram roads without scraping.
- 4Motion permanent AWD traction: Haldex coupling transfers power seamlessly across wet bitumen and muddy tracks.
- Vast 605 L boot capacity: Outpaces standard compact crossovers for luggage and upcountry cargo loading.
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.
- Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
- Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.
- DSG dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km to protect clutch packs.
- Firm European suspension feel: Transmits road vibrations over broken corrugated gravel roads.