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Mazda Demio
Fuel-economy leader pairing sleek Kodo design with responsive SkyActiv.
Highest ratedBest value
Mazda VerisaMazda Demio
Mandai score
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8/10
Typical price
KSh 1,100,000
KSh 1,250,000
Years
2014-2020
2017-2023
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Verisa 1.5 C / L Package (e-4WD)
Demio 13S Touring
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
15.5 km/L6.5 L/100km combined · about 698 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 1,032 / 100 kmKSh 10 a km · KSh 10,316 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
3,975 mm
4,060 mm
Width
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,530 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,490 mm
2,570 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
145 mm
Boot space
290 L (880 L folded)
280 L
Kerb weight
1,100 kg
1,030 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L ZY-VE DOHC 4-Cylinder Petrol
1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4
Power
113 hp @ 6,000 rpm
93 hp
Torque
140 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
123 Nm
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
11.2 sec
10.8 s
Top speed
170 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.5 km/L
22 km/L
City
13.0 km/L
18 km/L
Highway
18.0 km/L
25 km/L
Tank size
45 L
44 L
CO₂ emissions
150 g/km
104 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda Verisa (DC5W / DC5R Series)
Mazda Demio / Mazda2
Production years
2014–2020
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Tall Hatchback
5-Door Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
1,498 cc (1.5L Petrol)
1,298 cc, 1,496 cc
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
FWD / AWD
Ground clearance
155 mm
145 mm
Source market
UK / 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.
- 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.
- 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.