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Subaru OutbackLand Rover Discovery SportVolkswagen Golf Alltrack
Mandai score
8.5/10
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 2,750,000
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
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
16.5 km/L6.1 L/100km combined · about 1073 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 1,380 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 13,804 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
4,597 mm
4,578 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,904 mm
1,799 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,727 mm
1,515 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,741 mm
2,630 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
212 mm
175 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
157 L (7 seats) / 757 L (5 seats expanded to 1,794 L)
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,840 kg (P300e: 2,093 kg)
1,540 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
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
180 hp (D180) / 249 hp (P250) / 309 hp (P300e combined)
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
430 Nm (D180) / 365 Nm (P250) / 540 Nm (P300e combined)
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
All-Wheel Drive with Terrain Response 2
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
6.6 sec (P300e) – 9.8 sec (D150)
7.8 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
209 km/h
217 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)
14.8 km/L
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)
12.0 km/L
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)
17.5 km/L
Tank size
63 L
65 L (57 L PHEV)
55 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
36–44 g/km (P300e WLTP) / 140 g/km (Diesel)
158 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550 Series)
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door 5+2 Seater Premium Crossover SUV
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5 or 5+2 (7 seats)
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel (TD4 / D180), Petrol (Si4 / P200), PHEV (P300e)
Petrol (TSI), 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)
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
9-Speed ZF Automatic / 8-Speed Automatic (P300e)
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
212 mm
175 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (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-2,000 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.