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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Raised 4Motion AWD estate with German refinement and 175 mm clearance.
Best value
Mercedes-Benz GLC250Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 2,750,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
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Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
1.8L TSI Turbo Petrol 4Motion
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,656 mm
4,578 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,799 mm
Height
1,644 mm
1,515 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
2,630 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
175 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,540 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
7.8 sec
Top speed
222 km/h
217 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L
14.8 km/L
City
11.0 km/L
12.0 km/L
Highway
16.0 km/L
17.5 km/L
Tank size
66 L
55 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
158 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
180 mm
175 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket, saving huge customs duties.
- Refined 9G-TRONIC transmission: 9 gear ratios deliver smooth acceleration and quiet 1,400 rpm highway cruising.
- Prestige cabin craftsmanship: Artico leather upholstery, Burmester surround audio, and MBUX infotainment.
- Raised 175 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough murram roads without scraping.
- 4Motion permanent AWD traction: Haldex coupling transfers power seamlessly across wet bitumen and muddy tracks.
- Vast 605 L boot capacity: Outpaces standard compact crossovers for luggage and upcountry cargo loading.
What’s not so good
- Firmer ride on 19/20-inch AMG rims: AMG Line low-profile tires transmit road firmness over unpaved estate roads.
- Specialized Mercedes maintenance: Demands MB 229.5 spec synthetic oil and specialized Star Diagnostic scanners.
- DSG dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km to protect clutch packs.
- Firm European suspension feel: Transmits road vibrations over broken corrugated gravel roads.