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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Raised 4Motion AWD estate with German refinement and 175 mm clearance.
Best value
Volkswagen Golf AlltrackSubaru Outback
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,750,000
KSh 4,150,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 814 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 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,578 mm
4,870 mm
Width
1,799 mm
1,875 mm
Height
1,515 mm
1,675 mm
Wheelbase
2,630 mm
2,745 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
Boot space
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,540 kg
1,620 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
Power
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
Torque
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
Drivetrain
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
7.8 sec
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
Top speed
217 km/h
210 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.8 km/L
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
City
12.0 km/L
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
Highway
17.5 km/L
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
Tank size
55 L
63 L
CO₂ emissions
158 g/km
161 g/km
At a glance
Model
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
Estate Crossover Tourer
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
Transmission
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
175 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
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.
- 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.
- 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.