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Volvo XC40

Chic subcompact lifestyle crossover with extensive tech packages, 211 mm ground clearance, Harman Kardon audio, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

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BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV combining intelligent xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, 16.2 km/L diesel efficiency, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size luxury family SUV balancing twin-charged performance, 48V mild hybrid efficiency, 415 hp Polestar tuning, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

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Mandai score

8.5/10

8/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 5,200,000

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 6,800,000

Years

2018-2023

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 729 km a tank

16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank

13.8 km/L7.2 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 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,645 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,446 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,425 mm

4,708 mm

4,688 mm

Width

1,863 mm

1,891 mm

1,902 mm

Height

1,652 mm

1,676 mm

1,658 mm

Wheelbase

2,702 mm

2,864 mm

2,865 mm

Ground clearance

211 mm

204 mm

216 mm (250 mm Air)

Boot space

460 L (1,336 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)

505 L (1,432 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,625 kg (1,810 kg Recharge PHEV)

1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)

1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L T4 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 1.5L T5 Recharge PHEV

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6

2.0L Turbo Petrol (T4/T5) / 2.0L Twin-Charged Petrol (T6) / 2.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel (D3/D4/D5) / 2.0L PHEV (T8) / 48V MHEV (B4/B5/B6)

Power

190 hp (T4) / 247 hp (T5) / 262 hp combined (Recharge PHEV)

190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)

190 hp (T4/D4) / 250 hp (T5) / 316 hp (T6) / 400 hp (T8) / 415 hp (Polestar Engineered)

Torque

300 Nm (T4) / 350 Nm (T5) / 425 Nm combined (PHEV)

400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)

300 Nm (T4) / 350 Nm (T5) / 400 Nm (D4) / 400 Nm (T6) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV combined)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive / All-Wheel Drive

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD / eAWD

0–100 km/h

6.5 sec (T5 AWD) / 7.3 sec (Recharge PHEV) / 8.4 sec (T4)

8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)

4.9 sec (T8 400hp) / 4.7 sec (T8 Polestar 415hp) / 5.9 sec (T6) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.9 sec (D4)

Top speed

210 km/h

213 km/h – 250 km/h

220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

Fuel economy

Combined

14.8 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 13.5 km/L (T5 AWD) / 45.0 km/L equivalent (Recharge PHEV)

16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)

13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)

City

12.0 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 11.0 km/L (T5 AWD) / 45 km pure EV range (PHEV)

13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)

11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)

Highway

17.5 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 16.0 km/L (T5 AWD) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV hybrid mode)

18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)

16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)

Tank size

54 L (Petrol) / 48 L (PHEV)

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

71 L (Petrol/Diesel/MHEV) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)

CO₂ emissions

154 g/km (T4) / 47 g/km (PHEV)

138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)

144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

At a glance

Model

Volvo XC40 (CMA Platform)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Production years

2018–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Subcompact Lifestyle Luxury Crossover

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury SUV

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (Drive-E), Clean Diesel, PHEV

Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Petrol (T4/T5/T6), PHEV (T8), Diesel (D3/D4/D5), Mild Hybrid (B4/B5/B6)

Engine sizes

1,477 cc (1.5T PHEV) / 1,969 cc (2.0L T4/T5/D4)

1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T / 2.0T PHEV) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i)

1,969 cc (2.0L Drive-E across all variants)

Transmission

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic / 7-Speed DCT (PHEV)

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or AWD

Intelligent xDrive AWD

FWD or BorgWarner AWD / eAWD (PHEV)

Ground clearance

211 mm

204 mm

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

UK / Japan (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.

Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L diesel (20d), 2.0L petrol (30i), and 2.0L PHEV (30e) all qualify for KRA's 25% excise tax rate.
204 mm ground clearance: Confidently negotiates estate speed bumps, potholes, and unpaved upcountry roads.
Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
16.2 km/L xDrive20d fuel efficiency: Ideal for long-distance highway travel (e.g. Nairobi to Mombasa or Kisumu).

Comprehensive powertrain choice: T-Badged turbo/twin-charged petrols, D-Badged diesels, B-Badged 48V mild hybrids, and T8 PHEVs up to 415 hp.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: The entire 1,969 cc engine family qualifies for Kenya's 25% excise tax bracket.
High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily negotiates deep potholes, estate speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
T8 Polestar Engineered performance: 415 hp combined output with Akebono performance brakes and Öhlins adjustable dampers.

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.

Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport alloys over rough corrugated gravel tracks.
Reduced boot floor height on xDrive30e PHEV (450 L) due to rear high-voltage battery placement.

Premium unleaded fuel requirement (91+ octane minimum) on T4, T5, T6 petrol engines.
AdBlue / Diesel Exhaust Fluid replenishment required on D4/D5 diesel models.
High replacement cost for air suspension compressors and high-voltage PHEV battery packs over time.