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Audi Q5

Benchmark German executive crossover featuring Quattro all-wheel drive, 208 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

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Porsche Macan

Agile sports handling platform inside a compact size profile with 252 hp turbo power and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

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Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size family safety option built with phenomenal ride isolation, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Audi Q5Porsche MacanVolvo XC60
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
XC60 D4 / D5 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / T8 Recharge PHEV
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Fuel consumption
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,251 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,514 for 1,000 km · diesel

Dimensions

Length
4,663 mm
4,696 mm
4,688 mm
Width
1,893 mm
1,923 mm
1,902 mm
Height
1,659 mm
1,624 mm
1,658 mm
Wheelbase
2,819 mm
2,807 mm
2,865 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
216 mm (250 mm Air)
Boot space
550 L
488 L (1,503 L folded)
505 L (1,432 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,795 kg
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV
Power
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
Torque
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
370 Nm to 550 Nm
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
0–100 km/h
6.3 sec
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
Top speed
237 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

Fuel economy

Combined
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)
City
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
Tank size
70 L
65 L (75 L optional)
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
154 g/km
172 g/km
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

At a glance

Model
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
Ground clearance
208 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • 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.
  • Sub-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
  • Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
  • Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.
  • Phenomenal ride isolation and quiet cabin: Suppresses road noise and vibration on rough unpaved roads.
  • Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: Entire 2.0L petrol, diesel, and T8 PHEV lineup qualifies for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
  • High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
  • 407–455 hp T8 Recharge PHEV performance: Launches 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with zero-emission city commuting.
What’s not so good
  • 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.
  • Firm sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
  • Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.
  • High CRSP customs valuation: Import tax duty represents a solid luxury investment.
  • Optional air suspension compressor care: Rear air bellows require inspection over rough roads.
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