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Subaru OutbackNissan X-TrailVolkswagen Golf Alltrack
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 3,450,000
KSh 2,750,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
–
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
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 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 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 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
4,690 mm
4,578 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,820 mm
1,799 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,740 mm
1,515 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,705 mm
2,630 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
210 mm
175 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,570 kg
1,540 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
7.8 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
190 km/h
217 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
14.8 km/L
City
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
12.0 km/L
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
17.5 km/L
Tank size
63 L
60 L
55 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
142 g/km
158 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
210 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.
- Selectable All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE: Lockable 4WD mode provides excellent mud and sand traction.
- High 210 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep ruts and unpaved upcountry tracks.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: Qualifies for 25% excise duty rate (saving over 3.0L SUVs).
- 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.
- Third-row legroom: 7-seater third row is best reserved for children or short trips.
- CVT fluid service interval: Xtronic CVT requires genuine NS-3 fluid replacement every 40,000 km.
- 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.