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Peugeot 208

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

Honda Fit

Incredibly fuel-efficient urban hatchback with Magic Seats and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

Highest rated

Mazda Demio

Fuel-economy leader pairing sleek Kodo design with responsive SkyActiv.

Best value

Peugeot 208Honda FitMazda Demio

Mandai score

7.5/10

8.5/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 2,050,000

KSh 1,800,000

KSh 1,250,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Compact Hatchbacks

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Peugeot 208 1.2L PureTech

Fuel consumption

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

18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 740 km a tank

20.5 km/L4.9 L/100km combined · about 902 km a tank

Running cost

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

KSh 1,107 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,071 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,055 mm

3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)

4,060 mm

Width

1,745 mm

1,695 mm

Height

1,430 mm

1,525 mm

1,500 mm

Wheelbase

2,540 mm

2,530 mm

2,570 mm

Ground clearance

150 mm

145 mm

Boot space

311 L (1,106 L folded)

304 L (1,205 L folded)

280 L

Kerb weight

1,090 kg

1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)

1,030 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol

1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid

1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4

Power

130 hp @ 5,500 rpm

100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)

93 hp

Torque

230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm

119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)

123 Nm

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

0–100 km/h

8.7 sec

10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)

10.8 s

Top speed

208 km/h

180 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

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

18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

22 km/L

City

15.2 km/L

15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

18 km/L

Highway

22.5 km/L

21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

25 km/L

Tank size

44 L

40 L

44 L

CO₂ emissions

103 g/km

98 g/km (Hybrid)

104 g/km

At a glance

Model

Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)

Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)

Mazda Demio / Mazda2

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Hatchbacks

5-Door Compact Hatchback

5-Door Hatchback

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)

Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)

Petrol, Clean Diesel

Engine sizes

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

1,317 cc / 1,496 cc

1,298 cc, 1,496 cc

Transmission

Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)

CVT Automatic / e-CVT

6-speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

FWD or Real Time AWD

FWD / AWD

Ground clearance

150 mm

145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)

145 mm

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan (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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.