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Audi A1

Compact German luxury supermini featuring bold Sportback styling, Virtual Cockpit technology, and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

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Toyota Vitz

The gold standard subcompact daily city fuel saver with 20.0+ km/L efficiency, Magic interior flexibility, and sub-1,000 cc duty savings.

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Volkswagen Polo

Compact daily platform balancing European build tech and agile driving with sub-1,000 cc duty savings and 21.0 km/L TSI fuel economy.

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Audi A1Toyota VitzVolkswagen Polo
Mandai score
7.5/10
7/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,200,000
KSh 1,350,000
KSh 1,950,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2020
2017-2023
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
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Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
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
Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline / Highline / R-Line / GTI
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
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
21.0 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 840 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 1,081 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,808 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,029 mm
3,945 mm
4,053 mm
Width
1,740 mm
1,695 mm
1,751 mm
Height
1,409 mm
1,500 mm
1,461 mm
Wheelbase
2,563 mm
2,510 mm
2,551 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
335 L
286 L (750 L folded)
351 L (1,125 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,165 kg
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
1,145 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
1.0L TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)
Power
116 hp @ 5,000 rpm
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
Torque
200 Nm @ 2,000–3,500 rpm
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)
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)
6.7 sec (GTI) / 9.5 sec (1.0T 115hp) / 10.8 sec (1.0T 95hp)
Top speed
203 km/h
170 km/h
200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)

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)
21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)
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)
18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)
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)
24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)
Tank size
40 L
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
40 L
CO₂ emissions
112 g/km
110 g/km (1.0L) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)
108 g/km (1.0T)

At a glance

Model
Audi A1 Sportback (GB Series)
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2020
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Luxury Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI)
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
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)
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
FWD or 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
135 mm
145 mm
145 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.
  • Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 999 cc TSI engine sits in KRA's lowest customs tax valuation category.
  • High-speed European stability: MQB chassis provides unshakeable highway composure at 120 km/L.
  • Punchy 200 Nm 1.0T torque: Turbocharged low-end torque makes city overtaking responsive and effortless.
  • Generous 351 L boot capacity: Class-leading trunk space for a subcompact hatchback.
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.
  • Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires care when navigating high urban speed bumps.
  • Requires quality synthetic VW 504 00 oils: DSG transmission requires fluid maintenance every 60,000 km.
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