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Audi Q5Range Rover VelarVolvo XC60
Mandai score
8.5/10
7.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 48,000,007,800,000
KSh 8,200,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
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
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 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 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 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
4,803 mm
4,688 mm
Width
1,893 mm
1,930 mm
1,902 mm
Height
1,659 mm
1,665 mm
1,658 mm
Wheelbase
2,819 mm
2,874 mm
2,865 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
216 mm (250 mm Air)
Boot space
550 L
673 L (1,731 L folded)
505 L (1,432 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,875 kg
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
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
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
Torque
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
0–100 km/h
6.3 sec
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
Top speed
237 km/h
217 km/h – 240 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)
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
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)
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
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)
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
Tank size
70 L
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
154 g/km
154 g/km
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)
At a glance
Model
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
Ground clearance
208 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
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.
- Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
- Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.
- 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.
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.
- 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.