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Volkswagen TouaregBMW X6 M SportPorsche Cayenne
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 9,500,000
KSh 8,500,000
KSh 11,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Elegance / R-Line / Atmosphere
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 1088 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank
27.0 km/L3.7 L/100km combined · about 2025 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,571 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,708 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,539 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,389 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 841 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,406 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,878 mm
4,935 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
Width
1,984 mm
2,004 mm
1,983 mm
Height
1,717 mm
1,696 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,894 mm
2,975 mm
2,895 mm
Ground clearance
215 mm (258 mm Air)
212 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
810 L (1,800 L folded)
580 L (1,530 L folded)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
4 or 5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L EA897 V6 Clean Diesel / 3.0L EA839 V6 TSI Petrol
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
Power
286 hp @ 3,750–4,000 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 340 hp (3.0 TSI)
265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
600 Nm @ 2,250–3,250 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 450 Nm (3.0 TSI)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent AWD with Center Differential
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec (3.0 TDI) / 5.9 sec (3.0 TSI)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
Top speed
238 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 10.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
27.0 km/L (3.0 E-Hybrid) / 23.5 km/L (Turbo S E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Base) / 9.8 km/L (2.9 S) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 7.8 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 7.1 km/L (4.0 Turbo GT)
City
11.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 8.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Base) / 8.0 km/L (2.9 S) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 5.8 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 5.5 km/L (Turbo GT)
Highway
16.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 12.2 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Base) / 11.5 km/L (2.9 S) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 9.5 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 8.8 km/L (Turbo GT)
Tank size
75 L (Optional 90 L)
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
CO₂ emissions
173 g/km (3.0 TDI)
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)
75 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Volkswagen Touareg (CR7 Series)
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Heavy Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe
Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
4 or 5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Engine sizes
2,967 cc (3.0L V6 TDI) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6 TSI)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
Transmission
8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Torsen Center Diff
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
215 mm (up to 258 mm with Air Suspension)
212 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Shares MLB Evo chassis underpinnings with Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7: World-class chassis refinement and high-speed stability.
- Cavernous 15-inch Innovision Cockpit touchscreen: Curved digital cockpit merges gauge cluster and central display.
- Adaptive air suspension raises clearance to 258 mm: Effortlessly handles deep ruts, rough upcountry tracks, and flooded riverbeds.
- Massive 600 Nm V6 TDI diesel torque: 3.5-tonne towing capacity and effortless overtaking up mountain passes.
- Unmatched road presence: Iconic "Iconic Glow" illuminated kidney grille and wide M Sport stance.
- Torque-rich 620–650 Nm diesel performance: xDrive30d accelerates effortlessly on single-lane highway passes.
- High 212 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads across Nairobi.
- Legendary B58 petrol reliability: The 3.0L xDrive40i engine offers incredible tuning potential and proven mechanical durability.
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
What’s not so good
- High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L engine triggers 35% excise duty rate.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: Requires certified diagnostic scanners for high-tech air suspension and sensor electronics.
- Sloping rear roofline: Slightly reduces rearmost headroom for rear passengers over 6 feet tall.
- High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L and 4.4L engine variants trigger the 35% KRA excise duty tax bracket.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.