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Mazda VerisaMazda DemioHonda Fit
Mandai score
–
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,100,000
KSh 1,250,000
KSh 1,800,000
Years
2014-2020
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Verisa 1.5 C / L Package (e-4WD)
Demio 13S Touring
Fit 1.3L Home / Fit e:HEV Hybrid Luxe
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Mazda Verisa 1.5L Petrol
Fuel consumption
15.5 km/L6.5 L/100km combined · about 698 km a tank
20.5 km/L4.9 L/100km combined · about 902 km a tank
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 740 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,464 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,643 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,107 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,071 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
3,975 mm
4,060 mm
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
Width
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,530 mm
1,500 mm
1,525 mm
Wheelbase
2,490 mm
2,570 mm
2,530 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
290 L (880 L folded)
280 L
304 L (1,205 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,100 kg
1,030 kg
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L ZY-VE DOHC 4-Cylinder Petrol
1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
113 hp @ 6,000 rpm
93 hp
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
Torque
140 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
123 Nm
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
11.2 sec
10.8 s
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
170 km/h
180 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.5 km/L
22 km/L
18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
13.0 km/L
18 km/L
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
18.0 km/L
25 km/L
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
45 L
44 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
150 g/km
104 g/km
98 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Mazda Verisa (DC5W / DC5R Series)
Mazda Demio / Mazda2
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Production years
2014–2020
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Tall Hatchback
5-Door Hatchback
5-Door Compact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,498 cc (1.5L Petrol)
1,298 cc, 1,496 cc
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
6-speed Automatic
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
FWD / AWD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
155 mm
145 mm
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.