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Mazda VerisaHonda FitMazda Demio
Mandai score
–
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 1,100,000
KSh 1,800,000
KSh 1,250,000
Years
2014-2020
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Verisa 1.5 C / L Package (e-4WD)
Fit 1.3L Home / Fit e:HEV Hybrid Luxe
Demio 13S Touring
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
15.5 km/L6.5 L/100km combined · about 698 km a tank
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 740 km a tank
22.0 km/L4.5 L/100km combined · about 968 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,464 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,643 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,032 / 100 kmKSh 10 a km · KSh 10,316 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
3,975 mm
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
4,060 mm
Width
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,530 mm
1,525 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,490 mm
2,530 mm
2,570 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
290 L (880 L folded)
304 L (1,205 L folded)
280 L
Kerb weight
1,100 kg
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
1,030 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L ZY-VE DOHC 4-Cylinder Petrol
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4
Power
113 hp @ 6,000 rpm
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
93 hp
Torque
140 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
123 Nm
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
11.2 sec
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
10.8 s
Top speed
170 km/h
180 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.5 km/L
18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
22 km/L
City
13.0 km/L
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
18 km/L
Highway
18.0 km/L
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
25 km/L
Tank size
45 L
40 L
44 L
CO₂ emissions
150 g/km
98 g/km (Hybrid)
104 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda Verisa (DC5W / DC5R Series)
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Mazda Demio / Mazda2
Production years
2014–2020
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Tall Hatchback
5-Door Compact Hatchback
5-Door Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
1,498 cc (1.5L Petrol)
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
1,298 cc, 1,496 cc
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
FWD or Real Time AWD
FWD / AWD
Ground clearance
155 mm
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
145 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Simple, reliable ZY-VE non-turbo engine mechanicals.
- Plush half-leather/fabric upholstery with dark wood trim.
- Sub-1,500 cc low import duty valuation.
- 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.
- 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.
What’s not so good
- Dated 4-speed automatic transmission.
- Discontinued production limits body panel sourcing.
- 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.
- 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.