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Honda Fit

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

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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.

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Audi A1

Compact German luxury supermini featuring bold Sportback styling, Virtual Cockpit technology, and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

Honda FitVolkswagen PoloAudi A1
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,800,000
KSh 1,950,000
KSh 2,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Fit 1.3L Home / Fit e:HEV Hybrid Luxe
Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline / Highline / R-Line / GTI
A1 Sportback 25 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Fuel consumption
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 740 km a tank
21.0 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 840 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 780 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
KSh 1,164 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,639 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
4,053 mm
4,029 mm
Width
1,695 mm
1,751 mm
1,740 mm
Height
1,525 mm
1,461 mm
1,409 mm
Wheelbase
2,530 mm
2,551 mm
2,563 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
145 mm
135 mm
Boot space
304 L (1,205 L folded)
351 L (1,125 L folded)
335 L
Kerb weight
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
1,145 kg
1,165 kg
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
1.0L TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)
1.0L TFSI 3-Cylinder Turbo (30 TFSI)
Power
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
116 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)
200 Nm @ 2,000–3,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
6.7 sec (GTI) / 9.5 sec (1.0T 115hp) / 10.8 sec (1.0T 95hp)
9.4 sec
Top speed
180 km/h
200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)
203 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)
19.5 km/L (1.0T) / 17.5 km/L (1.5T)
City
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)
16.5 km/L (1.0T) / 14.5 km/L (1.5T)
Highway
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)
22.0 km/L (1.0T) / 20.0 km/L (1.5T)
Tank size
40 L
40 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
98 g/km (Hybrid)
108 g/km (1.0T)
112 g/km

At a glance

Model
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Audi A1 Sportback (GB Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
5-Door Compact Luxury Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
Petrol (TFSI)
Engine sizes
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
Transmission
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Ground clearance
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
145 mm
135 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
  • 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.
  • Lowest customs duty bracket: 1.0L engine qualifies for Kenya's lowest customs tax valuation category.
  • Premium Virtual Cockpit display: 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with MMI touch screen.
  • Excellent 19.5+ km/L fuel economy: Low operating costs for daily urban commuting.
  • Effortless city parking: Compact 4.02-meter length makes Nairobi CBD parking stress-free.
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.
  • 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.
  • 135 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
  • S tronic dual-clutch sensitivity: Demands proper transmission maintenance in heavy traffic.
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