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Mazda Demio

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

Highest ratedBest value

Audi A1

Compact German luxury supermini featuring bold Sportback styling, Virtual Cockpit technology, and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

Peugeot 208

Stylish European hatchback featuring 3D i-Cockpit technology, feline LED lighting, and sub-1,200 cc duty savings.

Mazda DemioAudi A1Peugeot 208

Mandai score

8/10

7.5/10

Typical price

KSh 1,250,000

KSh 2,200,000

KSh 2,050,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Compact Hatchbacks

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Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Peugeot 208 1.2L PureTech

Fuel consumption

20.5 km/L4.9 L/100km combined · about 902 km a tank

19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 780 km a tank

18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,107 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,071 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,164 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,639 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,060 mm

4,029 mm

4,055 mm

Width

1,695 mm

1,740 mm

1,745 mm

Height

1,500 mm

1,409 mm

1,430 mm

Wheelbase

2,570 mm

2,563 mm

2,540 mm

Ground clearance

145 mm

135 mm

150 mm

Boot space

280 L

335 L

311 L (1,106 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,030 kg

1,165 kg

1,090 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4

1.0L TFSI 3-Cylinder Turbo (30 TFSI)

1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol

Power

93 hp

116 hp @ 5,000 rpm

130 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque

123 Nm

200 Nm @ 2,000–3,500 rpm

230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

0–100 km/h

10.8 s

9.4 sec

8.7 sec

Top speed

180 km/h

203 km/h

208 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

22 km/L

19.5 km/L (1.0T) / 17.5 km/L (1.5T)

18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)

City

18 km/L

16.5 km/L (1.0T) / 14.5 km/L (1.5T)

15.2 km/L

Highway

25 km/L

22.0 km/L (1.0T) / 20.0 km/L (1.5T)

22.5 km/L

Tank size

44 L

40 L

44 L

CO₂ emissions

104 g/km

112 g/km

103 g/km

At a glance

Model

Mazda Demio / Mazda2

Audi A1 Sportback (GB Series)

Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Hatchback

5-Door Compact Luxury Hatchback

Hatchbacks

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol, Clean Diesel

Petrol (TFSI)

Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)

Engine sizes

1,298 cc, 1,496 cc

999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc

1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)

Transmission

6-speed Automatic

7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)

Drivetrain

FWD / AWD

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Front-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

145 mm

135 mm

150 mm

Source market

Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

UK / Japan (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.

Futuristic 3D i-Cockpit: Holographic instrument cluster and compact sport steering wheel.
Smooth Aisin 8-speed automatic: Real torque-converter gearbox avoids CVT rubber-band feel.
Sub-1,200 cc tax advantage: Low KRA customs valuation keeps import duty minimal.

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.

150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep speed bumps when fully loaded.
Wet timing belt inspection: Requires Total Quartz Ineo 0W-20 oil to preserve wet timing belt.