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Volvo XC40Audi Q5
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 5,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2018-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
XC40 T4 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / Recharge PHEV
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 729 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,425 mm
4,663 mm
Width
1,863 mm
1,893 mm
Height
1,652 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,702 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
211 mm
208 mm
Boot space
460 L (1,336 L folded)
550 L
Kerb weight
1,625 kg (1,810 kg Recharge PHEV)
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L T4 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 1.5L T5 Recharge PHEV
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
190 hp (T4) / 247 hp (T5) / 262 hp combined (Recharge PHEV)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
300 Nm (T4) / 350 Nm (T5) / 425 Nm combined (PHEV)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / All-Wheel Drive
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
6.5 sec (T5 AWD) / 7.3 sec (Recharge PHEV) / 8.4 sec (T4)
6.3 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
237 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.8 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 13.5 km/L (T5 AWD) / 45.0 km/L equivalent (Recharge PHEV)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
12.0 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 11.0 km/L (T5 AWD) / 45 km pure EV range (PHEV)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
17.5 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 16.0 km/L (T5 AWD) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV hybrid mode)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
54 L (Petrol) / 48 L (PHEV)
70 L
CO₂ emissions
154 g/km (T4) / 47 g/km (PHEV)
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Volvo XC40 (CMA Platform)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2018–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Subcompact Lifestyle Luxury Crossover
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (Drive-E), Clean Diesel, PHEV
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,477 cc (1.5T PHEV) / 1,969 cc (2.0L T4/T5/D4)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic / 7-Speed DCT (PHEV)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
FWD or AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
211 mm
208 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 211 mm ground clearance: Easily clears tall speed bumps, deep potholes, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: All 1.5T and 2.0L engines qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- Extensive Scandinavian safety suite: Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving, City Safety, and run-off road protection.
- Chic contrast-roof styling & clever storage: Removable trash bin, door slot laptop storage, and folding bag hooks.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
- Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.
What’s not so good
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty represents a solid investment compared to Japanese subcompact crossovers.
- Sensus touchscreen learning curve: Climate control operates via central touchscreen rather than physical buttons.
- S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
- Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.