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Audi A4Mazda AtenzaSubaru Legacy
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 3,500,000
KSh 2,300,000
KSh 2,600,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
4
45
4
Most popular trim
A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Atenza 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Legacy B4 Limited / 2.5i EyeSight / Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol
Subaru Legacy B4 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
16.0 km/L6.3 L/100km combined · about 864 km a tank
19.6 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1215 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 888 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,419 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,185 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,162 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,620 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,762 mm
4,865 mm (Saloon) / 4,805 mm (Wagon)
4,800 mm
Width
1,847 mm
1,840 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,428 mm
1,450 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,820 mm
2,830 mm
2,750 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
165 mm
150 mm
Boot space
460 L (Saloon) / 495 L (Avant)
489 L (Saloon) / 522 L (Wagon expanded to 1,664 L)
506 L
Kerb weight
1,450 kg
1,510 kg
1,530 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (40 TFSI)
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
Power
190 hp @ 4,200–6,000 rpm
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
175 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
Torque
320 Nm @ 1,450–4,200 rpm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
235 Nm @ 4,000 rpm / 376 Nm (2.4T)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive or Quattro AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
7.9 sec
8.4 sec
Top speed
241 km/h
223 km/h
210 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
19.6 km/L (2.2D) / 14.8 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (2.4T)
City
13.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 16.8 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
16.5 km/L (2.2D) / 12.0 km/L (Petrol)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 9.8 km/L (2.4T)
Highway
19.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 22.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 17.5 km/L (Petrol)
17.5 km/L (2.5L) / 15.0 km/L (2.4T)
Tank size
54 L
62 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
134 g/km
133 g/km
156 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi A4 (B9 / B9.5 Series)
Mazda Atenza (GJ / GL Series)
Subaru Legacy B4 (BN / BW Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Saloon / Avant Estate Wagon
4-Door Saloon / 5-Door Station Wagon
Saloon
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,395 cc / 1,984 cc / 1,968 cc
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
135 mm
165 mm
150 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: All 1.4L and 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit digital display: 12.3-inch high-resolution instrument panel with Google Maps.
- Excellent 16.0+ km/L fuel economy: Efficient B-cycle combustion process cuts highway fuel usage.
- High highway stability: Rigid chassis and responsive steering for confident long-distance cruising.
- Massive 450 Nm low-end diesel torque.
- Premium Nappa leather interior craftsmanship.
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty tax advantage.
- Outstanding high-speed highway stability: Long wheelbase and Symmetrical AWD track rock-solid at speed.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.5L FB25 engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket.
- Plush executive cabin: High-grade leather, Harman Kardon audio, and whisper-quiet acoustic glass.
What’s not so good
- 135 mm ground clearance: Low front overhang requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands regular servicing every 60,000 km.
- Low 165 mm ground clearance requires care on steep estate speed bumps.
- Requires low-SAPS C3 diesel oil.
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps when carrying passengers.
- CVT rubber-band effect under hard acceleration: Lineartronic CVT prioritizes smooth cruising.