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Peugeot 208Audi A1
Mandai score
7.5/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 22,000,003,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
A1 Sportback 25 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,055 mm
4,029 mm
Width
1,745 mm
1,740 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,409 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,563 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
135 mm
Boot space
311 L (1,106 L folded)
335 L
Kerb weight
1,090 kg
1,165 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
1.0L TFSI 3-Cylinder Turbo (30 TFSI)
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
116 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
200 Nm @ 2,000–3,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.7 sec
9.4 sec
Top speed
208 km/h
203 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
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
15.2 km/L
16.5 km/L (1.0T) / 14.5 km/L (1.5T)
Highway
22.5 km/L
22.0 km/L (1.0T) / 20.0 km/L (1.5T)
Tank size
44 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
103 g/km
112 g/km
At a glance
Model
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Audi A1 Sportback (GB Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks
5-Door Compact Luxury Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol (TFSI)
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Ground clearance
150 mm
135 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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: 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.