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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

Toyota Vitz

The gold standard subcompact daily city fuel saver with 20.0+ km/L efficiency, Magic interior flexibility, and sub-1,000 cc duty savings.

Peugeot 208Mazda DemioToyota Vitz
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 1,250,000
KSh 1,350,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2020
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
Demio 13S Touring
Vitz 1.0 F / 1.3 F / 1.5 Hybrid F / Jewela
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,055 mm
4,060 mm
3,945 mm
Width
1,745 mm
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,500 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,570 mm
2,510 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
311 L (1,106 L folded)
280 L
286 L (750 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,090 kg
1,030 kg
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4
1.0L 1KR-FE / 1.3L 1NR-FKE / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
93 hp
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
Torque
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
123 Nm
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
0–100 km/h
8.7 sec
10.8 s
11.5 sec (1.3L) / 12.0 sec (1.5L Hybrid) / 14.5 sec (1.0L)
Top speed
208 km/h
180 km/h
170 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)
22 km/L
20.8 km/L (1.0L) / 25.0 km/L (1.3L) / 34.4 km/L (1.5L Hybrid JC08)
City
15.2 km/L
18 km/L
17.5 km/L (1.0L) / 21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 30.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
Highway
22.5 km/L
25 km/L
23.5 km/L (1.0L) / 28.0 km/L (1.3L) / 36.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
44 L
44 L
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
103 g/km
104 g/km
110 g/km (1.0L) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)

At a glance

Model
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Mazda Demio / Mazda2
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2020
Body type
Hatchbacks
5-Door Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
1,298 cc, 1,496 cc
996 cc (1.0L) / 1,329 cc (1.3L) / 1,496 cc (1.5L Hybrid)
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
6-speed Automatic
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD / AWD
FWD or 4WD
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
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.
  • 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.
  • Gold standard city fuel saver: 20.0+ km/L on petrol models and up to 30.0+ km/L on 1.5L Hybrid variants.
  • Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 1.0L and 1.3L engines sit in the lowest customs tax valuation category.
  • Top-tier resale value retention: Exceptional liquidity and universal spare parts availability across Kenya.
  • Nimble 4.5-meter turning radius: Effortlessly parks and navigates tight Nairobi urban traffic.
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.
  • 1.0L engine can feel sluggish on steep highway climbs: 69 hp 1KR-FE labors when fully loaded ascending Limuru hills.
  • Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall speed bumps.