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Subaru OutbackLand Rover Discovery SportAudi Q5
Mandai score
8.5/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
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–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Discovery Sport 2.0 TD4 / D180 / 1.5L P300e PHEV
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
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
16.5 km/L6.1 L/100km combined · about 1073 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,380 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 13,804 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
4,597 mm
4,663 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,904 mm
1,893 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,727 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,741 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
212 mm
208 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
157 L (7 seats) / 757 L (5 seats expanded to 1,794 L)
550 L
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,840 kg (P300e: 2,093 kg)
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7 (5+2)
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L Ingenium TD4/D180 Diesel / 2.0L P200 Petrol / 1.5L P300e Turbo PHEV
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
180 hp (D180) / 249 hp (P250) / 309 hp (P300e combined)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
430 Nm (D180) / 365 Nm (P250) / 540 Nm (P300e combined)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
All-Wheel Drive with Terrain Response 2
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
6.6 sec (P300e) – 9.8 sec (D150)
6.3 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
209 km/h
237 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
16.5 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 12.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 50.0 km/L equiv. (P300e PHEV)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
14.0 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 10.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 55 km pure EV range (P300e)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
18.5 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 14.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 18.0 km/L (P300e hybrid)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
63 L
65 L (57 L PHEV)
70 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
36–44 g/km (P300e WLTP) / 140 g/km (Diesel)
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550 Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door 5+2 Seater Premium Crossover SUV
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 5+2 (7 seats)
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel (TD4 / D180), Petrol (Si4 / P200), PHEV (P300e)
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,497 cc (1.5L PHEV) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel / Petrol)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
9-Speed ZF Automatic / 8-Speed Automatic (P300e)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
212 mm
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (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-2,000 cc & Sub-1,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 1.5L and 2.0L engines qualify for standard 25% excise tax bracket.
- 55–60 km Pure EV Range: Allows zero-emission daily commuting in Nairobi traffic without using a drop of petrol.
- 212 mm ground clearance & Terrain Response 2: Easily handles unpaved upcountry tracks and deep potholes.
- 309 hp & 540 Nm combined output: Rapid 6.6-second 0–100 km/h performance.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
- Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.
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.
- Highway fuel consumption drops when battery is depleted (~8.5 L/100 km / 11.8 km/L).
- Battery charging on the move via engine increases fuel consumption.
- Compact 3rd-row legroom: Third-row seats are best suited for children or short city transfers.
- S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
- Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.