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Honda Fit

Incredibly fuel-efficient urban hatchback with Magic Seats and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

Highest ratedBest value

Peugeot 208

Stylish European hatchback featuring 3D i-Cockpit technology, feline LED lighting, and sub-1,200 cc duty savings.

Volkswagen Polo

Compact daily platform balancing European build tech and agile driving with sub-1,000 cc duty savings and 21.0 km/L TSI fuel economy.

Honda FitPeugeot 208Volkswagen Polo

Mandai score

8.5/10

7.5/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 1,800,000

KSh 2,050,000

KSh 1,950,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Compact Hatchbacks

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Automatic, Dual-clutch

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Peugeot 208 1.2L PureTech

Fuel consumption

18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 740 km a tank

18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank

21.0 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 840 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,081 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,808 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)

4,055 mm

4,053 mm

Width

1,695 mm

1,745 mm

1,751 mm

Height

1,525 mm

1,430 mm

1,461 mm

Wheelbase

2,530 mm

2,540 mm

2,551 mm

Ground clearance

145 mm

150 mm

145 mm

Boot space

304 L (1,205 L folded)

311 L (1,106 L folded)

351 L (1,125 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)

1,090 kg

1,145 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid

1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol

1.0L TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)

Power

100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)

130 hp @ 5,500 rpm

95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)

Torque

119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)

230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm

175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

0–100 km/h

10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)

8.7 sec

6.7 sec (GTI) / 9.5 sec (1.0T 115hp) / 10.8 sec (1.0T 95hp)

Top speed

180 km/h

208 km/h

200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)

Fuel economy

Combined

18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)

21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)

City

15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

15.2 km/L

18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)

Highway

21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

22.5 km/L

24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)

Tank size

40 L

44 L

40 L

CO₂ emissions

98 g/km (Hybrid)

103 g/km

108 g/km (1.0T)

At a glance

Model

Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)

Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)

Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Compact Hatchback

Hatchbacks

5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)

Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)

Petrol (TSI Turbo)

Engine sizes

1,317 cc / 1,496 cc

1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)

999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)

Transmission

CVT Automatic / e-CVT

Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)

7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or Real Time AWD

Front-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)

150 mm

145 mm

Source market

Japan (RHD)

UK / Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Magic Seat versatility: Rear seat cushions flip up or fold flat to carry tall cargo and bicycles.
Sub-1,500 cc import duty advantage: Qualifies for KRA's lowest customs tax valuation bracket.
Exceptional e:HEV fuel efficiency: Delivers up to 28.0 km/L in stop-and-go Nairobi city traffic.

Futuristic 3D i-Cockpit: Holographic instrument cluster and compact sport steering wheel.
Smooth Aisin 8-speed automatic: Real torque-converter gearbox avoids CVT rubber-band feel.
Sub-1,200 cc tax advantage: Low KRA customs valuation keeps import duty minimal.

Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 999 cc TSI engine sits in KRA's lowest customs tax valuation category.
High-speed European stability: MQB chassis provides unshakeable highway composure at 120 km/L.
Punchy 200 Nm 1.0T torque: Turbocharged low-end torque makes city overtaking responsive and effortless.
Generous 351 L boot capacity: Class-leading trunk space for a subcompact hatchback.

What’s not so good

145 mm ground clearance: Requires slow navigation over steep estate speed bumps when fully loaded.
Third-generation DCT hybrid recall history: 2014–2016 i-DCD dual-clutch models require transmission software check.

150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep speed bumps when fully loaded.
Wet timing belt inspection: Requires Total Quartz Ineo 0W-20 oil to preserve wet timing belt.

Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires care when navigating high urban speed bumps.
Requires quality synthetic VW 504 00 oils: DSG transmission requires fluid maintenance every 60,000 km.