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Honda CR-VPorsche CayenneMazda CX-5
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 11,500,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,605 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
4,550 mm
Width
1,855 mm
1,983 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,680 mm
1,696 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
2,895 mm
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm
Boot space
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
1,610 kg
Seats
5 or 7
4 or 5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Real Time AWD / FWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
8.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
57 L
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
75 g/km (Hybrid)
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
4 or 5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
208 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
- Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
- Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
- 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
- Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
- CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.