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Subaru ForesterAudi Q5Honda CR-V
Mandai score
7/10
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2018-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
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–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,625 mm
4,663 mm
4,605 mm
Width
1,815 mm
1,893 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,730 mm
1,659 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,819 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
208 mm
208 mm
Boot space
520 L (1,775 L folded)
550 L
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,735 kg
1,580 kg
Seats
5
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
6.3 sec
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
204 km/h
237 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
63 L
70 L
57 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
154 g/km
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2018–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
220 mm
208 mm
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
- Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- 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.
- 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.
What’s not so good
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
- 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.
- 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.