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Nissan Note

Extremely popular compact hatchback featuring revolutionary e-Power hybrid technology and 28+ km/L efficiency.

Best value

Peugeot 208

Stylish European hatchback featuring 3D i-Cockpit technology, feline LED lighting, and sub-1,200 cc duty savings.

Audi A1

Compact German luxury supermini featuring bold Sportback styling, Virtual Cockpit technology, and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

Nissan NotePeugeot 208Audi A1

Mandai score

7.5/10

Typical price

KSh 1,500,000

KSh 2,050,000

KSh 2,200,000

Years

2017-2023

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Nissan Note e-Power

Peugeot 208 1.2L PureTech

Fuel consumption

28.0 km/L3.6 L/100km combined · about 1148 km a tank

18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank

19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 780 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 811 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,106 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,164 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,639 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,100 mm

4,055 mm

4,029 mm

Width

1,695 mm

1,745 mm

1,740 mm

Height

1,520 mm

1,430 mm

1,409 mm

Wheelbase

2,600 mm

2,540 mm

2,563 mm

Ground clearance

150 mm

135 mm

Boot space

340 L (1,000 L folded)

311 L (1,106 L folded)

335 L

Kerb weight

1,220 kg

1,090 kg

1,165 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.2L HR12DE 3-Cylinder + EM57 Electric Motor (e-Power)

1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol

1.0L TFSI 3-Cylinder Turbo (30 TFSI)

Power

116 hp (136 hp Aura) electric motor output

130 hp @ 5,500 rpm

116 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque

280 Nm instant electric torque

230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm

200 Nm @ 2,000–3,500 rpm

Drivetrain

FWD or e-4ORCE AWD

Front-Wheel Drive

0–100 km/h

7.9 sec

8.7 sec

9.4 sec

Top speed

150 km/h

208 km/h

203 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

28.0 km/L (e-Power) / 18.0 km/L (1.2L Petrol)

18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)

19.5 km/L (1.0T) / 17.5 km/L (1.5T)

City

30.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)

15.2 km/L

16.5 km/L (1.0T) / 14.5 km/L (1.5T)

Highway

25.0 km/L (e-Power) / 20.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)

22.5 km/L

22.0 km/L (1.0T) / 20.0 km/L (1.5T)

Tank size

41 L

44 L

40 L

CO₂ emissions

82 g/km

103 g/km

112 g/km

At a glance

Model

Nissan Note (E12 / E13 Series)

Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)

Audi A1 Sportback (GB Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Hatchbacks / Compact MPV

Hatchbacks

5-Door Compact Luxury Hatchback

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol, e-Power Hybrid

Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)

Petrol (TFSI)

Engine sizes

1,198 cc (1.2L e-Power / DIG-S)

1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)

999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc

Transmission

Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)

Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)

7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or e-4ORCE AWD

Front-Wheel Drive

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Ground clearance

150 mm

135 mm

Source market

Japan (RHD JDM spec)

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Instant 280 Nm electric torque: Smooth, rapid acceleration away from Nairobi traffic lights.
Exceptional 28+ km/L fuel economy: Slashes monthly commuter fuel bills by over 50%.
Generous rear knee room: Cavernous rear passenger space despite compact 4.1m length.

Futuristic 3D i-Cockpit: Holographic instrument cluster and compact sport steering wheel.
Smooth Aisin 8-speed automatic: Real torque-converter gearbox avoids CVT rubber-band feel.
Sub-1,200 cc tax advantage: Low KRA customs valuation keeps import duty minimal.

Lowest customs duty bracket: 1.0L engine qualifies for Kenya's lowest customs tax valuation category.
Premium Virtual Cockpit display: 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with MMI touch screen.
Excellent 19.5+ km/L fuel economy: Low operating costs for daily urban commuting.
Effortless city parking: Compact 4.02-meter length makes Nairobi CBD parking stress-free.

What’s not so good

150 mm ground clearance: Requires care over tall speed bumps when fully loaded.
Engine generator sound under heavy hill climbs: 1.2L engine revs up to charge battery during steep ascents.

150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep speed bumps when fully loaded.
Wet timing belt inspection: Requires Total Quartz Ineo 0W-20 oil to preserve wet timing belt.

135 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
S tronic dual-clutch sensitivity: Demands proper transmission maintenance in heavy traffic.