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Audi Q7Mazda CX-5
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
5,052 mm
4,550 mm
Width
1,968 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,741 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,994 mm
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
210 mm
Boot space
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
1,610 kg
Seats
7
5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec
8.2 sec
Top speed
250 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
85 L
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
179 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
7 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
210 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Adaptive air suspension height: Adjustable ground clearance from 210 mm up to 245 mm for off-road tracks.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty savings on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Electrically folding 3rd-row seats: Expands boot space to 770 L with push-button convenience.
- Exceptional high-speed stability: MLB Evo chassis provides limousine-like ride comfort on highways.
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
What’s not so good
- 5.05-meter overall length: Demands large parking spaces in Nairobi shopping malls.
- Air suspension strut wear: Pneumatic air bags require replacement after high-mileage use.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.