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Toyota KlugerSubaru OutbackAudi Q5
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,250,000
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2000-2007
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Kluger 2.4S Four / Kluger Hybrid G-Package
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
11.0 km/L9.1 L/100km combined · about 792 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 2,063 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 20,633 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm (Petrol) / 4,750 mm (Hybrid)
4,870 mm
4,663 mm
Width
1,825 mm
1,875 mm
1,893 mm
Height
1,680 mm – 1,735 mm
1,675 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,715 mm
2,745 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm – 185 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
Boot space
480 L (7-seater mode) / 1,050 L (folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
550 L
Kerb weight
1,590 kg (2.4L FWD) / 1,740 kg (3.0L 4WD) / 1,880 kg (3.3L Hybrid)
1,620 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.4L 2AZ-FE I4 / 3.0L 1MZ-FE V6 / 3.3L 3MZ-FE V6 Hybrid
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
160 hp (2.4L) / 220 hp (3.0L V6) / 272 hp combined (3.3L Hybrid)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
221 Nm (2.4L) / 304 Nm (3.0L V6) / 288 Nm Engine + 333 Nm Motor
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD, Full-Time 4WD, or E-Four Electric AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
10.2 sec (2.4L) / 8.6 sec (3.0L V6) / 7.4 sec (3.3L Hybrid)
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
6.3 sec
Top speed
180 km/h
210 km/h
237 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.0 km/L (2.4S 2.4L) / 9.4 km/L (3.0S 3.0L V6) / 17.8 km/L (3.3L Hybrid)
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
8.8 km/L (2.4S 2.4L) / 7.2 km/L (3.0S 3.0L V6) / 14.5 km/L (3.3L Hybrid)
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
12.8 km/L (2.4S 2.4L) / 11.2 km/L (3.0S 3.0L V6) / 18.5 km/L (3.3L Hybrid)
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
72 L (Petrol) / 65 L (Hybrid)
63 L
70 L
CO₂ emissions
212 g/km (2.4L) / 246 g/km (3.0L V6) / 148 g/km (3.3L Hybrid)
161 g/km
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Kluger V / Kluger L / Kluger Hybrid (MCU20 / ACU20 / MHU28 Series)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2000–2007
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS II V6)
Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
2,362 cc (2.4L) / 2,994 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,310 cc (3.3L V6 Hybrid)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic / 5-Speed Automatic / e-CVT
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), Full-Time 4WD, or E-Four AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
180 mm – 185 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
Source market
Japan (JDM RHD Spec) / Australia
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Smooth Camry-based unibody ride: Absorbs highway expansion joints and rough upcountry roads without truck-like body bounce.
- Sub-2.5L KRA tax classification (2.4L): The 2,362 cc engine stays inside KRA's sub-2,500 cc valuation tier.
- Impressive 272 hp V6 Hybrid performance: The 3.3L THS II Hybrid delivers 0–100 km/h in 7.4 seconds with 17.8 km/L economy.
- Proven Toyota spare parts cross-compatibility: Engine and suspension components share high interchangeability with the Toyota Harrier and Camry.
- 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 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
- Thirsty 3.0L V6 petrol engine: The 1MZ-FE V6 consumes 7–9 km/L in city traffic.
- Dated 4-speed automatic on 2.4L models: Lacks an overdrive 5th gear for optimum highway cruising economy.
- 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.
- 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.