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Subaru OutbackPorsche MacanAudi Q5
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
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
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 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 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
4,696 mm
4,663 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,923 mm
1,893 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,624 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,807 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
208 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
550 L
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,795 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
370 Nm to 550 Nm
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
6.3 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
237 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
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)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
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)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
63 L
65 L (75 L optional)
70 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
172 g/km
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
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-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
- Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.
- 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.
- Firm sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
- Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.
- 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.