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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Raised 4Motion AWD estate with German refinement and 175 mm clearance.
Best value
Volkswagen Golf AlltrackHonda CR-VSubaru Outback
Mandai score
8/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,750,000
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 4,150,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Fuel and running cost
Trim
1.8L TSI Turbo Petrol 4Motion
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
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
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 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 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,578 mm
4,605 mm
4,870 mm
Width
1,799 mm
1,855 mm
1,875 mm
Height
1,515 mm
1,680 mm
1,675 mm
Wheelbase
2,630 mm
2,660 mm
2,745 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
208 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
Boot space
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,540 kg
1,580 kg
1,620 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5
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 / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
Power
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
Torque
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
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)
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
Top speed
217 km/h
200 km/h
210 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)
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
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)
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
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)
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
Tank size
55 L
57 L
63 L
CO₂ emissions
158 g/km
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
161 g/km
At a glance
Model
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Estate Crossover Tourer
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
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
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.