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Peugeot 208Toyota VitzAudi A1
Mandai score
7.5/10
7/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 1,350,000
KSh 2,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2020
2017-2023
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
Vitz 1.0 F / 1.3 F / 1.5 Hybrid F / Jewela
A1 Sportback 25 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
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
20.8 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 874 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 1,091 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,912 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
3,945 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
2,510 mm
2,563 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
135 mm
Boot space
311 L (1,106 L folded)
286 L (750 L folded)
335 L
Kerb weight
1,090 kg
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
1,165 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
1.0L 1KR-FE / 1.3L 1NR-FKE / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
1.0L TFSI 3-Cylinder Turbo (30 TFSI)
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
116 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
200 Nm @ 2,000–3,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.7 sec
11.5 sec (1.3L) / 12.0 sec (1.5L Hybrid) / 14.5 sec (1.0L)
9.4 sec
Top speed
208 km/h
170 km/h
203 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)
20.8 km/L (1.0L) / 25.0 km/L (1.3L) / 34.4 km/L (1.5L Hybrid JC08)
19.5 km/L (1.0T) / 17.5 km/L (1.5T)
City
15.2 km/L
17.5 km/L (1.0L) / 21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 30.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
16.5 km/L (1.0T) / 14.5 km/L (1.5T)
Highway
22.5 km/L
23.5 km/L (1.0L) / 28.0 km/L (1.3L) / 36.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
22.0 km/L (1.0T) / 20.0 km/L (1.5T)
Tank size
44 L
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
40 L
CO₂ emissions
103 g/km
110 g/km (1.0L) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)
112 g/km
At a glance
Model
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Audi A1 Sportback (GB Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2020
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
5-Door Compact Luxury Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol (TFSI)
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
996 cc (1.0L) / 1,329 cc (1.3L) / 1,496 cc (1.5L Hybrid)
999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or 4WD
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 135 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch sensitivity: Demands proper transmission maintenance in heavy traffic.