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Mazda Demio
Fuel-economy leader pairing sleek Kodo design with responsive SkyActiv.
Highest ratedBest value
Peugeot 208Nissan NoteMazda Demio
Mandai score
7.5/10
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 1,500,000
KSh 1,250,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
Note e-Power X / Medalist / Aura e-Power
Demio 13S Touring
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Peugeot 208 1.2L PureTech
Nissan Note e-Power
Fuel consumption
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
28.0 km/L3.6 L/100km combined · about 1148 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 811 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,106 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
4,100 mm
4,060 mm
Width
1,745 mm
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,520 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,600 mm
2,570 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
150 mm
145 mm
Boot space
311 L (1,106 L folded)
340 L (1,000 L folded)
280 L
Kerb weight
1,090 kg
1,220 kg
1,030 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
1.2L HR12DE 3-Cylinder + EM57 Electric Motor (e-Power)
1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
116 hp (136 hp Aura) electric motor output
93 hp
Torque
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
280 Nm instant electric torque
123 Nm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.7 sec
7.9 sec
10.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
150 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)
28.0 km/L (e-Power) / 18.0 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
22 km/L
City
15.2 km/L
30.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
18 km/L
Highway
22.5 km/L
25.0 km/L (e-Power) / 20.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
25 km/L
Tank size
44 L
41 L
44 L
CO₂ emissions
103 g/km
82 g/km
104 g/km
At a glance
Model
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Nissan Note (E12 / E13 Series)
Mazda Demio / Mazda2
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks
Hatchbacks / Compact MPV
5-Door Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol, e-Power Hybrid
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
1,198 cc (1.2L e-Power / DIG-S)
1,298 cc, 1,496 cc
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
FWD / AWD
Ground clearance
150 mm
150 mm
145 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
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.
- Instant 280 Nm electric torque: Smooth, rapid acceleration away from Nairobi traffic lights.
- Exceptional 28+ km/L fuel economy: Slashes monthly commuter fuel bills by over 50%.
- Generous rear knee room: Cavernous rear passenger space despite compact 4.1m length.
- 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.
- 150 mm ground clearance: Requires care over tall speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Engine generator sound under heavy hill climbs: 1.2L engine revs up to charge battery during steep ascents.
- 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.