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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.

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Volkswagen Polo

Compact daily platform balancing European build tech and agile driving with sub-1,000 cc duty savings and 21.0 km/L TSI fuel economy.

Peugeot 208Mazda DemioVolkswagen Polo
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 1,250,000
KSh 1,950,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
Demio 13S Touring
Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline / Highline / R-Line / GTI
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,055 mm
4,060 mm
4,053 mm
Width
1,745 mm
1,695 mm
1,751 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,500 mm
1,461 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,570 mm
2,551 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
311 L (1,106 L folded)
280 L
351 L (1,125 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,090 kg
1,030 kg
1,145 kg
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4
1.0L TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
93 hp
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
Torque
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
123 Nm
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
10.8 s
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)
22 km/L
21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)
City
15.2 km/L
18 km/L
18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)
Highway
22.5 km/L
25 km/L
24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)
Tank size
44 L
44 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
103 g/km
104 g/km
108 g/km (1.0T)

At a glance

Model
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Mazda Demio / Mazda2
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks
5-Door Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
1,298 cc, 1,496 cc
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
6-speed Automatic
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD / AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.