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Porsche MacanToyota RAV4Audi Q5
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2019-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
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
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
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
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
Running cost
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
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,696 mm
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,663 mm
Width
1,923 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
1,893 mm
Height
1,624 mm
1,685 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,807 mm
2,690 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
200 mm
208 mm
Boot space
488 L (1,503 L folded)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
550 L
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
6.3 sec
Top speed
227 km/h – 272 km/h
200 km/h
237 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
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)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
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)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
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)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
65 L (75 L optional)
55 L
70 L
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2019–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
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)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
200 mm
208 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- 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.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
- Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.
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.
- 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.
- S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
- Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.