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Subaru OutbackHonda CR-VVolkswagen Golf Alltrack
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 2,750,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
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–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
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
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
1.8L TSI Turbo Petrol 4Motion
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
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 814 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
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
4,605 mm
4,578 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,855 mm
1,799 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,680 mm
1,515 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,660 mm
2,630 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
175 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,580 kg
1,540 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5
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
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Real Time AWD / FWD
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
7.8 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
200 km/h
217 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)
14.8 km/L
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)
12.0 km/L
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)
17.5 km/L
Tank size
63 L
57 L
55 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
158 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Real Time AWD
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
175 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (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.
- Raised 175 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough murram roads without scraping.
- 4Motion permanent AWD traction: Haldex coupling transfers power seamlessly across wet bitumen and muddy tracks.
- Vast 605 L boot capacity: Outpaces standard compact crossovers for luggage and upcountry cargo loading.
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.
- DSG dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km to protect clutch packs.
- Firm European suspension feel: Transmits road vibrations over broken corrugated gravel roads.