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Subaru OutbackMazda CX-5
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
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
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
4,550 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
210 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,610 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
8.2 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
63 L
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
210 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / 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.
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
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.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.