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Subaru OutbackHonda CR-V
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
Running cost
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
4,870 mm
4,605 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,580 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
210 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
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
57 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
- High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.
- 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
- Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
- Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.
- 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.