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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Raised 4Motion AWD estate with German refinement and 175 mm clearance.

Best value

Honda CR-V

Premium 5 or 7 seater family SUV with 1.5L VTEC Turbo, bulletproof NA i-VTEC longevity, and 21.0 km/L e:HEV hybrid torque.

Highest rated

Subaru Forester

The ultimate balance of 220 mm ground clearance, Symmetrical AWD, EyeSight driver assist, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Volkswagen Golf AlltrackHonda CR-VSubaru Forester

Mandai score

8/10

9/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 2,750,000

KSh 4,500,000

KSh 4,200,000

Years

2017-2023

2018-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol, Hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

1.8L TSI Turbo Petrol 4Motion

Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer

Fuel consumption

14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank

14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank

17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,578 mm

4,605 mm

4,625 mm

Width

1,799 mm

1,855 mm

1,815 mm

Height

1,515 mm

1,680 mm

1,730 mm

Wheelbase

2,630 mm

2,660 mm

2,670 mm

Ground clearance

175 mm

208 mm

220 mm

Boot space

605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)

561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)

520 L (1,775 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,540 kg

1,580 kg

1,570 kg

Seats

5 or 7

Specifications

Engine

1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol

1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo

Power

180 hp @ 4,500 rpm

184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)

182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)

Torque

280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm

175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)

239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)

Drivetrain

4Motion All-Wheel Drive

Real Time AWD / FWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

0–100 km/h

7.8 sec

8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)

8.2 sec

Top speed

217 km/h

200 km/h

204 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

14.8 km/L

14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)

City

12.0 km/L

12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)

Highway

17.5 km/L

16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)

Tank size

55 L

57 L

63 L

CO₂ emissions

158 g/km

143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)

Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)

Subaru Forester (SK Series)

Production years

2017–2023

2018–2023

Body type

5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon

5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV

SUV / Crossovers

Seating capacity

5 or 7

Fuel types

Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)

Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)

Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid

Engine sizes

1,798 cc / 1,968 cc

1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc

1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)

Transmission

7-Speed DSG Automatic

CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

Drivetrain

4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive

FWD or Real Time AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Ground clearance

175 mm

208 mm

220 mm

Source market

Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

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.

Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.

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

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.

Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.

Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.