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Peugeot 208

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

Mazda Demio

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

Highest ratedBest value

Audi A1

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

Peugeot 208Mazda DemioAudi A1

Mandai score

7.5/10

8/10

7.5/10

Typical price

KSh 2,050,000

KSh 1,250,000

KSh 22,000,003,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Compact Hatchbacks

–

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Fuel consumption

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

22.0 km/L4.5 L/100km combined · about 968 km a tank

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

Running cost

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

KSh 1,032 / 100 kmKSh 10 a km · KSh 10,316 for 1,000 km · petrol

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

Dimensions

Length

4,055 mm

4,060 mm

4,029 mm

Width

1,745 mm

1,695 mm

1,740 mm

Height

1,430 mm

1,500 mm

1,409 mm

Wheelbase

2,540 mm

2,570 mm

2,563 mm

Ground clearance

150 mm

145 mm

135 mm

Boot space

311 L (1,106 L folded)

280 L

335 L

Kerb weight

1,090 kg

1,030 kg

1,165 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol

1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4

1.0L TFSI 3-Cylinder Turbo (30 TFSI)

Power

130 hp @ 5,500 rpm

93 hp

116 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque

230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm

123 Nm

200 Nm @ 2,000–3,500 rpm

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

0–100 km/h

8.7 sec

10.8 s

9.4 sec

Top speed

208 km/h

180 km/h

203 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

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

22 km/L

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

City

15.2 km/L

18 km/L

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

Highway

22.5 km/L

25 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

104 g/km

112 g/km

At a glance

Model

Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)

Mazda Demio / Mazda2

Audi A1 Sportback (GB Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Hatchbacks

5-Door Hatchback

5-Door Compact Luxury Hatchback

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)

Petrol, Clean Diesel

Petrol (TFSI)

Engine sizes

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

1,298 cc, 1,496 cc

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

Transmission

Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)

6-speed Automatic

7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

FWD / AWD

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Ground clearance

150 mm

145 mm

135 mm

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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