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Mazda CX-5Audi Q7Subaru Forester
Mandai score
7/10
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2018-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
5,052 mm
4,625 mm
Width
1,840 mm
1,968 mm
1,815 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,741 mm
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,994 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
210 mm
220 mm
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
2,070 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
5
7
5
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
6.1 sec
8.2 sec
Top speed
204 km/h
250 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
City
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
85 L
63 L
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
179 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2018–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
7 seats
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
210 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
220 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- Adaptive air suspension height: Adjustable ground clearance from 210 mm up to 245 mm for off-road tracks.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty savings on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Electrically folding 3rd-row seats: Expands boot space to 770 L with push-button convenience.
- Exceptional high-speed stability: MLB Evo chassis provides limousine-like ride comfort on highways.
- Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
- Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
What’s not so good
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- 5.05-meter overall length: Demands large parking spaces in Nairobi shopping malls.
- Air suspension strut wear: Pneumatic air bags require replacement after high-mileage use.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.