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Audi A1Toyota VitzPeugeot 208
Mandai score
7.5/10
7/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,200,000
KSh 1,350,000
KSh 2,050,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2020
2017-2023
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
A1 Sportback 25 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Vitz 1.0 F / 1.3 F / 1.5 Hybrid F / Jewela
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Peugeot 208 1.2L PureTech
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 780 km a tank
20.8 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 874 km a tank
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,164 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,639 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,091 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,912 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,029 mm
3,945 mm
4,055 mm
Width
1,740 mm
1,695 mm
1,745 mm
Height
1,409 mm
1,500 mm
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
2,563 mm
2,510 mm
2,540 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
145 mm
150 mm
Boot space
335 L
286 L (750 L folded)
311 L (1,106 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,165 kg
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
1,090 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.0L TFSI 3-Cylinder Turbo (30 TFSI)
1.0L 1KR-FE / 1.3L 1NR-FKE / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
Power
116 hp @ 5,000 rpm
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
200 Nm @ 2,000–3,500 rpm
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
9.4 sec
11.5 sec (1.3L) / 12.0 sec (1.5L Hybrid) / 14.5 sec (1.0L)
8.7 sec
Top speed
203 km/h
170 km/h
208 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (1.0T) / 17.5 km/L (1.5T)
20.8 km/L (1.0L) / 25.0 km/L (1.3L) / 34.4 km/L (1.5L Hybrid JC08)
18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)
City
16.5 km/L (1.0T) / 14.5 km/L (1.5T)
17.5 km/L (1.0L) / 21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 30.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
15.2 km/L
Highway
22.0 km/L (1.0T) / 20.0 km/L (1.5T)
23.5 km/L (1.0L) / 28.0 km/L (1.3L) / 36.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
22.5 km/L
Tank size
40 L
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
44 L
CO₂ emissions
112 g/km
110 g/km (1.0L) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)
103 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi A1 Sportback (GB Series)
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2020
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Luxury Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
Hatchbacks
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI)
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Engine sizes
999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
996 cc (1.0L) / 1,329 cc (1.3L) / 1,496 cc (1.5L Hybrid)
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
FWD or 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
135 mm
145 mm
150 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Lowest customs duty bracket: 1.0L engine qualifies for Kenya's lowest customs tax valuation category.
- Premium Virtual Cockpit display: 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with MMI touch screen.
- Excellent 19.5+ km/L fuel economy: Low operating costs for daily urban commuting.
- Effortless city parking: Compact 4.02-meter length makes Nairobi CBD parking stress-free.
- Gold standard city fuel saver: 20.0+ km/L on petrol models and up to 30.0+ km/L on 1.5L Hybrid variants.
- Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 1.0L and 1.3L engines sit in the lowest customs tax valuation category.
- Top-tier resale value retention: Exceptional liquidity and universal spare parts availability across Kenya.
- Nimble 4.5-meter turning radius: Effortlessly parks and navigates tight Nairobi urban traffic.
- Futuristic 3D i-Cockpit: Holographic instrument cluster and compact sport steering wheel.
- Smooth Aisin 8-speed automatic: Real torque-converter gearbox avoids CVT rubber-band feel.
- Sub-1,200 cc tax advantage: Low KRA customs valuation keeps import duty minimal.
What’s not so good
- 135 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch sensitivity: Demands proper transmission maintenance in heavy traffic.
- 1.0L engine can feel sluggish on steep highway climbs: 69 hp 1KR-FE labors when fully loaded ascending Limuru hills.
- Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall speed bumps.
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Wet timing belt inspection: Requires Total Quartz Ineo 0W-20 oil to preserve wet timing belt.