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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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Mazda Demio

Fuel-economy leader pairing sleek Kodo design with responsive SkyActiv.

Best value
Honda FitVolkswagen PoloMazda Demio
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 1,800,000
KSh 1,950,000
KSh 1,250,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
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
Demio 13S Touring
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
20.5 km/L4.9 L/100km combined · about 902 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 1,107 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,071 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
4,053 mm
4,060 mm
Width
1,695 mm
1,751 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,525 mm
1,461 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,530 mm
2,551 mm
2,570 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
304 L (1,205 L folded)
351 L (1,125 L folded)
280 L
Kerb weight
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
1,145 kg
1,030 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)
1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4
Power
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
93 hp
Torque
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)
123 Nm
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)
10.8 s
Top speed
180 km/h
200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)
180 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)
22 km/L
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)
18 km/L
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)
25 km/L
Tank size
40 L
40 L
44 L
CO₂ emissions
98 g/km (Hybrid)
108 g/km (1.0T)
104 g/km

At a glance

Model
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Mazda Demio / Mazda2
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
5-Door Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
1,298 cc, 1,496 cc
Transmission
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD / AWD
Ground clearance
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
145 mm
145 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
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.
  • 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.
  • Superior fuel efficiency: The SkyActiv petrol and diesel engines achieve up to 25 km/L on Kenyan highways.
  • Premium interior finish: Soft-touch materials and available MZD Connect screen rival European subcompacts.
  • Smooth torque-converter automatic: Avoids the rubber-band CVT feeling found in competitor hatchbacks.
  • Sub-1,500 cc tax advantage: Qualifies for Kenya lower customs valuation and excise duty bracket.
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.
  • Modest rear legroom: Tighter rear passenger seating space compared to the Honda Fit or Toyota Vitz.
  • Diesel DPF sensitivity: The 1.5L SkyActiv-D diesel requires regular long highway runs to prevent DPF clogging.
  • Low ground clearance: The 145 mm clearance requires careful driving over tall speed bumps.
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