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Subaru OutbackMazda CX-5Subaru Forester
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2018-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
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
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
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
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 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
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
4,550 mm
4,625 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,840 mm
1,815 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,690 mm
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,700 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
210 mm
220 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,610 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
5
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
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
8.2 sec
8.2 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
204 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)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
City
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
Tank size
63 L
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
63 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
142 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2018–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
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)
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
210 mm
220 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.
- 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.
- Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
- Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
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.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.