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Mazda VerisaToyota VitzHonda Fit
Mandai score
–
7/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,100,000
KSh 1,350,000
KSh 1,800,000
Years
2014-2020
2017-2020
2017-2023
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Verisa 1.5 C / L Package (e-4WD)
Vitz 1.0 F / 1.3 F / 1.5 Hybrid F / Jewela
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
20.8 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 874 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 1,091 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,912 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
3,945 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
2,510 mm
2,530 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
290 L (880 L folded)
286 L (750 L folded)
304 L (1,205 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,100 kg
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L ZY-VE DOHC 4-Cylinder Petrol
1.0L 1KR-FE / 1.3L 1NR-FKE / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
113 hp @ 6,000 rpm
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
Torque
140 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
11.2 sec
11.5 sec (1.3L) / 12.0 sec (1.5L Hybrid) / 14.5 sec (1.0L)
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
170 km/h
170 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.5 km/L
20.8 km/L (1.0L) / 25.0 km/L (1.3L) / 34.4 km/L (1.5L Hybrid JC08)
18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
13.0 km/L
17.5 km/L (1.0L) / 21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 30.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
18.0 km/L
23.5 km/L (1.0L) / 28.0 km/L (1.3L) / 36.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
45 L
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
40 L
CO₂ emissions
150 g/km
110 g/km (1.0L) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)
98 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Mazda Verisa (DC5W / DC5R Series)
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Production years
2014–2020
2017–2020
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Tall Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
5-Door Compact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,498 cc (1.5L Petrol)
996 cc (1.0L) / 1,329 cc (1.3L) / 1,496 cc (1.5L Hybrid)
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
FWD or 4WD
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.
- Gold standard city fuel saver: 20.0+ km/L on petrol models and up to 30.0+ km/L on 1.5L Hybrid variants.
- Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 1.0L and 1.3L engines sit in the lowest customs tax valuation category.
- Top-tier resale value retention: Exceptional liquidity and universal spare parts availability across Kenya.
- Nimble 4.5-meter turning radius: Effortlessly parks and navigates tight Nairobi urban traffic.
- 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.
- 1.0L engine can feel sluggish on steep highway climbs: 69 hp 1KR-FE labors when fully loaded ascending Limuru hills.
- Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious 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.