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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

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

Best value

Mazda CX-5

A dominant crossover in Kenya balancing Kodo styling, 210 mm ground clearance, and 19.5 km/L diesel efficiency.

Subaru Outback

The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Highest rated

Volkswagen Golf AlltrackMazda CX-5Subaru Outback

Mandai score

8/10

7/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 2,750,000

KSh 3,200,000

KSh 4,150,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

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

19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 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 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,578 mm

4,550 mm

4,870 mm

Width

1,799 mm

1,840 mm

1,875 mm

Height

1,515 mm

1,690 mm

1,675 mm

Wheelbase

2,630 mm

2,700 mm

2,745 mm

Ground clearance

175 mm

210 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

Boot space

605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)

506 L (1,620 L folded)

522 L (1,800 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,540 kg

1,610 kg

1,620 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol

2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo

Power

180 hp @ 4,500 rpm

190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)

182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)

Torque

280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm

450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)

239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)

Drivetrain

4Motion All-Wheel Drive

FWD or i-Activ AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

0–100 km/h

7.8 sec

8.2 sec

8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)

Top speed

217 km/h

204 km/h

210 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

14.8 km/L

19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)

14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)

City

12.0 km/L

16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)

11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)

Highway

17.5 km/L

22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)

16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)

Tank size

55 L

58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)

63 L

CO₂ emissions

158 g/km

142 g/km

161 g/km

At a glance

Model

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)

Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)

Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon

5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV

Estate Crossover Tourer

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)

Clean Diesel, Petrol

Petrol

Engine sizes

1,798 cc / 1,968 cc

1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)

2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)

Transmission

7-Speed DSG Automatic

6-Speed Automatic

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

Drivetrain

4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive

FWD or i-Activ AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Ground clearance

175 mm

210 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

Source market

Japan (RHD)

UK / 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.

High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.

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.

Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.

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.