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Audi Q7Subaru ForesterBMW X5
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2018-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Standard
Fuel consumption
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
5,052 mm
4,625 mm
4,922 mm
Width
1,968 mm
1,815 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,741 mm
1,730 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,994 mm
2,670 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
220 mm
214 mm
Boot space
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
1,570 kg
2,110 kg
Seats
7
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec
8.2 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
250 km/h
204 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
85 L
63 L
80 L
CO₂ emissions
179 g/km
152 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
At a glance
Model
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2018–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
7 seats
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
220 mm
214 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
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.
- Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
- Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- Massive low-end diesel torque: 620 Nm output delivers effortless highway overtaking power.
- High 214 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved estate tracks and deep upcountry ruts.
- Optional 3rd row / 7-seater layout: Provides extra seating versatility for larger family transfers.
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.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
- High KRA customs valuation: 3.0L+ engines trigger the 35% excise duty tax bracket.
- Wide 2.0-meter body width: Requires extra care when parking in narrow commercial bays.