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Subaru LegacyAudi A4Mazda Atenza
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,600,000
KSh 3,500,000
KSh 2,300,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
4
4
45
Most popular trim
Legacy B4 Limited / 2.5i EyeSight / Sport
A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Atenza 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Legacy B4 2.5L / 2.4T
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol
Fuel consumption
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 888 km a tank
16.0 km/L6.3 L/100km combined · about 864 km a tank
19.6 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1215 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,419 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,185 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,162 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,620 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,800 mm
4,762 mm
4,865 mm (Saloon) / 4,805 mm (Wagon)
Width
1,840 mm
1,847 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,500 mm
1,428 mm
1,450 mm
Wheelbase
2,750 mm
2,820 mm
2,830 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
135 mm
165 mm
Boot space
506 L
460 L (Saloon) / 495 L (Avant)
489 L (Saloon) / 522 L (Wagon expanded to 1,664 L)
Kerb weight
1,530 kg
1,450 kg
1,510 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (40 TFSI)
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
175 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
190 hp @ 4,200–6,000 rpm
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
235 Nm @ 4,000 rpm / 376 Nm (2.4T)
320 Nm @ 1,450–4,200 rpm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Front-Wheel Drive or Quattro AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
8.4 sec
7.3 sec
7.9 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
241 km/h
223 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (2.4T)
16.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
19.6 km/L (2.2D) / 14.8 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 9.8 km/L (2.4T)
13.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 16.8 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
16.5 km/L (2.2D) / 12.0 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
17.5 km/L (2.5L) / 15.0 km/L (2.4T)
19.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 22.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 17.5 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
60 L
54 L
62 L
CO₂ emissions
156 g/km
134 g/km
133 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Legacy B4 (BN / BW Series)
Audi A4 (B9 / B9.5 Series)
Mazda Atenza (GJ / GL Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Saloon
4-Door Saloon / Avant Estate Wagon
4-Door Saloon / 5-Door Station Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,395 cc / 1,984 cc / 1,968 cc
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
150 mm
135 mm
165 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Outstanding high-speed highway stability: Long wheelbase and Symmetrical AWD track rock-solid at speed.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.5L FB25 engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket.
- Plush executive cabin: High-grade leather, Harman Kardon audio, and whisper-quiet acoustic glass.
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: All 1.4L and 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit digital display: 12.3-inch high-resolution instrument panel with Google Maps.
- Excellent 16.0+ km/L fuel economy: Efficient B-cycle combustion process cuts highway fuel usage.
- High highway stability: Rigid chassis and responsive steering for confident long-distance cruising.
- Massive 450 Nm low-end diesel torque.
- Premium Nappa leather interior craftsmanship.
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty tax advantage.
What’s not so good
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps when carrying passengers.
- CVT rubber-band effect under hard acceleration: Lineartronic CVT prioritizes smooth cruising.
- 135 mm ground clearance: Low front overhang requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands regular servicing every 60,000 km.
- Low 165 mm ground clearance requires care on steep estate speed bumps.
- Requires low-SAPS C3 diesel oil.