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Mazda CX-5Porsche Cayenne
Mandai score
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 11,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
Width
1,840 mm
1,983 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,895 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
4 or 5
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
Top speed
204 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
City
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
75 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5
4 or 5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (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.
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
What’s not so good
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.