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Toyota Corolla TouringAudi Q5Subaru Levorg
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,600,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 2,650,000
Years
2019-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Corolla Touring WxB / G-X / S / Hybrid WxB
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT
Fuel consumption
29.0 km/L3.4 L/100km combined · about 1247 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 783 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 7,826 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,304 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,044 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,495 mm
4,663 mm
4,690 mm
Width
1,745 mm
1,893 mm
1,795 mm
Height
1,460 mm
1,659 mm
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,640 mm
2,819 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm (155 mm Trek)
208 mm
145 mm
Boot space
392 L (expandable to 800+ L with seats flat)
550 L
561 L (1,446 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,330 kg (Hybrid WxB)
1,735 kg
1,560 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.8L 2ZR-FXE 4-Cylinder Hybrid / 1.2L 8NR-FTS 4-Cylinder Turbo
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer
Power
122 hp (1.8L Hybrid combined) / 116 hp (1.2L Turbo) / 140 hp (1.8L Petrol)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
142 Nm (Engine) + 163 Nm (Electric Motor) / 185 Nm (1.2L Turbo)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
FWD or E-Four Electric AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec (1.8L Hybrid) / 9.9 sec (1.2T)
6.3 sec
5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)
Top speed
180 km/h
237 km/h
240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
29.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 17.2 km/L (1.2L Turbo) / 15.8 km/L (1.8L Petrol)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)
City
27.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 14.5 km/L (1.2L Turbo)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)
Highway
30.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 19.5 km/L (1.2L Turbo)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)
Tank size
43 L (Hybrid) / 50 L (Petrol)
70 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
89 g/km (Hybrid)
154 g/km
164 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Corolla Touring (E210 Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
Production years
2019–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Premium Station Wagon
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Sport Station Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (8NR-FTS Turbo / 2ZR-FAE), Hybrid (2ZR-FXE e-CVT)
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol (DIT Turbo)
Engine sizes
1,196 cc (1.2T) / 1,797 cc (1.8L Hybrid / Petrol) / 1,986 cc (2.0L)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)
Transmission
Super CVT-i / e-CVT / 6-Speed iMT Manual
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / E-Four AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
130 mm (Standard) / 155 mm (Trek Edition)
208 mm
145 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM Spec)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Outstanding 29.0 km/L fuel efficiency on 1.8L Hybrid: Ultra-low daily running expenses in Nairobi city traffic.
- TNGA-C Chassis Handling: Significantly improved ride comfort, cornering precision, and acoustic dampening over older Fielders.
- Premium WxB Trim Aesthetics: Dark chrome front grille, 17-inch smoked alloy wheels, synthetic leather sport seats, and HUD projector.
- Toyota Safety Sense 2.0: Pre-Collision System with pedestrian detection, Lane Tracing Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control standard on most trims.
- 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.
- Raw 300 hp WRX turbo performance (2.0T): 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with 400 Nm torque.
- Practical 561 L estate boot: Carries massive family luggage while delivering sports car speed.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.6T, 1.8T, and 2.0T engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
What’s not so good
- Lower 130 mm ground clearance: Low front chin overhang requires careful driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- Slightly tighter rear boot depth vs. boxy Fielder.
- 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.
- 145 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads.
- Requires 95+ octane high-octane petrol: High-strung DIT turbo engines demand premium fuel.