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Subaru ForesterPorsche Macan
Mandai score
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 7,800,000
Years
2018-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
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
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,625 mm
4,696 mm
Width
1,815 mm
1,923 mm
Height
1,730 mm
1,624 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,807 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
520 L (1,775 L folded)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,795 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
370 Nm to 550 Nm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
Top speed
204 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
City
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
Highway
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
Tank size
63 L
65 L (75 L optional)
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
172 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Production years
2018–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
220 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.