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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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Toyota Vitz

The gold standard subcompact daily city fuel saver with 20.0+ km/L efficiency, Magic interior flexibility, and sub-1,000 cc duty savings.

Best value
Honda FitVolkswagen PoloToyota Vitz
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 1,800,000
KSh 1,950,000
KSh 1,350,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2020
Body type
–
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic, CVT
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
Vitz 1.0 F / 1.3 F / 1.5 Hybrid F / Jewela
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
20.8 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 874 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 1,091 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,912 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
4,053 mm
3,945 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
2,510 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
304 L (1,205 L folded)
351 L (1,125 L folded)
286 L (750 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
1,145 kg
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
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 1KR-FE / 1.3L 1NR-FKE / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
Power
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
Torque
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
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)
11.5 sec (1.3L) / 12.0 sec (1.5L Hybrid) / 14.5 sec (1.0L)
Top speed
180 km/h
200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)
170 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)
20.8 km/L (1.0L) / 25.0 km/L (1.3L) / 34.4 km/L (1.5L Hybrid JC08)
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)
17.5 km/L (1.0L) / 21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 30.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
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)
23.5 km/L (1.0L) / 28.0 km/L (1.3L) / 36.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
40 L
40 L
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
98 g/km (Hybrid)
108 g/km (1.0T)
110 g/km (1.0L) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)

At a glance

Model
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2020
Body type
5-Door Compact Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
996 cc (1.0L) / 1,329 cc (1.3L) / 1,496 cc (1.5L Hybrid)
Transmission
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or 4WD
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.
  • Gold standard city fuel saver: 20.0+ km/L on petrol models and up to 30.0+ km/L on 1.5L Hybrid variants.
  • Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 1.0L and 1.3L engines sit in the lowest customs tax valuation category.
  • Top-tier resale value retention: Exceptional liquidity and universal spare parts availability across Kenya.
  • Nimble 4.5-meter turning radius: Effortlessly parks and navigates tight Nairobi urban traffic.
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.
  • 1.0L engine can feel sluggish on steep highway climbs: 69 hp 1KR-FE labors when fully loaded ascending Limuru hills.
  • Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall speed bumps.
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