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BMW X3Subaru OutbackVolkswagen Golf Alltrack
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,900,000
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 2,750,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,708 mm
4,870 mm
4,578 mm
Width
1,891 mm
1,875 mm
1,799 mm
Height
1,676 mm
1,675 mm
1,515 mm
Wheelbase
2,864 mm
2,745 mm
2,630 mm
Ground clearance
204 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
175 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,750 kg
1,620 kg
1,540 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
Power
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
Torque
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
7.8 sec
Top speed
213 km/h – 240 km/h
210 km/h
217 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
14.8 km/L
City
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
12.0 km/L
Highway
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
17.5 km/L
Tank size
68 L
63 L
55 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
161 g/km
158 g/km
At a glance
Model
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
204 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
175 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 204 mm ground clearance: Confidently clears deep ruts, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax advantage: Both 2.0L diesel and petrol engines qualify for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
- Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
- High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.
- Raised 175 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough murram roads without scraping.
- 4Motion permanent AWD traction: Haldex coupling transfers power seamlessly across wet bitumen and muddy tracks.
- Vast 605 L boot capacity: Outpaces standard compact crossovers for luggage and upcountry cargo loading.
What’s not so good
- Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport wheels: Low-profile tires transmit road roughness over corrugated gravel tracks.
- DPF filter maintenance: 2.0L diesel models require periodic long highway runs to clean particulate filters.
- Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
- Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.
- DSG dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km to protect clutch packs.
- Firm European suspension feel: Transmits road vibrations over broken corrugated gravel roads.