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Subaru LevorgRange Rover VelarPorsche Macan
Mandai score
8/10
7.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 2,650,000
KSh 8,200,000
KSh 7,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT
Fuel consumption
17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 km a tank
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,304 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,044 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm
4,803 mm
4,696 mm
Width
1,795 mm
1,930 mm
1,923 mm
Height
1,490 mm
1,665 mm
1,624 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,874 mm
2,807 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
561 L (1,446 L folded)
673 L (1,731 L folded)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,560 kg
1,875 kg
1,795 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
Power
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
370 Nm to 550 Nm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
Top speed
240 km/h
217 km/h – 240 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
City
10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
Highway
15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
Tank size
60 L
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
65 L (75 L optional)
CO₂ emissions
164 g/km
154 g/km
172 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Sport Station Wagon
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (DIT Turbo)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
145 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Raw 300 hp WRX turbo performance (2.0T): 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with 400 Nm torque.
- Practical 561 L estate boot: Carries massive family luggage while delivering sports car speed.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.6T, 1.8T, and 2.0T engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
- Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.
- 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
- 145 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads.
- Requires 95+ octane high-octane petrol: High-strung DIT turbo engines demand premium fuel.
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.
- 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.