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Peugeot 208Honda FitVolkswagen Polo
Mandai score
7.5/10
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 1,800,000
KSh 1,950,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
Fit 1.3L Home / Fit e:HEV Hybrid Luxe
Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline / Highline / R-Line / GTI
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
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
21.0 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 840 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,081 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,808 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,055 mm
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
4,053 mm
Width
1,745 mm
1,695 mm
1,751 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,525 mm
1,461 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,530 mm
2,551 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
311 L (1,106 L folded)
304 L (1,205 L folded)
351 L (1,125 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,090 kg
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
1,145 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
1.0L TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
Torque
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.7 sec
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
6.7 sec (GTI) / 9.5 sec (1.0T 115hp) / 10.8 sec (1.0T 95hp)
Top speed
208 km/h
180 km/h
200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)
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)
21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)
City
15.2 km/L
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)
Highway
22.5 km/L
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)
Tank size
44 L
40 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
103 g/km
98 g/km (Hybrid)
108 g/km (1.0T)
At a glance
Model
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks
5-Door Compact Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or Real Time AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
145 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
UK / 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.
- Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 999 cc TSI engine sits in KRA's lowest customs tax valuation category.
- High-speed European stability: MQB chassis provides unshakeable highway composure at 120 km/L.
- Punchy 200 Nm 1.0T torque: Turbocharged low-end torque makes city overtaking responsive and effortless.
- Generous 351 L boot capacity: Class-leading trunk space for a subcompact hatchback.
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.
- Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires care when navigating high urban speed bumps.
- Requires quality synthetic VW 504 00 oils: DSG transmission requires fluid maintenance every 60,000 km.