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Mazda Demio
Fuel-economy leader pairing sleek Kodo design with responsive SkyActiv.
Highest ratedBest value
Mazda DemioAudi A1
Mandai score
8/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,250,000
KSh 22,000,003,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
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Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Demio 13S Touring
A1 Sportback 25 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
22.0 km/L4.5 L/100km combined · about 968 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 780 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,032 / 100 kmKSh 10 a km · KSh 10,316 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,164 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,639 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,060 mm
4,029 mm
Width
1,695 mm
1,740 mm
Height
1,500 mm
1,409 mm
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
2,563 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
135 mm
Boot space
280 L
335 L
Kerb weight
1,030 kg
1,165 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4
1.0L TFSI 3-Cylinder Turbo (30 TFSI)
Power
93 hp
116 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
123 Nm
200 Nm @ 2,000–3,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
10.8 s
9.4 sec
Top speed
180 km/h
203 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
22 km/L
19.5 km/L (1.0T) / 17.5 km/L (1.5T)
City
18 km/L
16.5 km/L (1.0T) / 14.5 km/L (1.5T)
Highway
25 km/L
22.0 km/L (1.0T) / 20.0 km/L (1.5T)
Tank size
44 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
104 g/km
112 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda Demio / Mazda2
Audi A1 Sportback (GB Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Hatchback
5-Door Compact Luxury Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Petrol (TFSI)
Engine sizes
1,298 cc, 1,496 cc
999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD / AWD
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Ground clearance
145 mm
135 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 135 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch sensitivity: Demands proper transmission maintenance in heavy traffic.