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Peugeot 208

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

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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.

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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.

Highest rated
Peugeot 208Toyota VitzVolkswagen Polo
Mandai score
7.5/10
7/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 1,350,000
KSh 1,950,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2020
2017-2023
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
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
Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline / Highline / R-Line / GTI
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
21.0 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 840 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 1,081 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,808 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,055 mm
3,945 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
2,510 mm
2,551 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
311 L (1,106 L folded)
286 L (750 L folded)
351 L (1,125 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,090 kg
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
1,145 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 TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
Torque
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)
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)
6.7 sec (GTI) / 9.5 sec (1.0T 115hp) / 10.8 sec (1.0T 95hp)
Top speed
208 km/h
170 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)
20.8 km/L (1.0L) / 25.0 km/L (1.3L) / 34.4 km/L (1.5L Hybrid JC08)
21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)
City
15.2 km/L
17.5 km/L (1.0L) / 21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 30.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)
Highway
22.5 km/L
23.5 km/L (1.0L) / 28.0 km/L (1.3L) / 36.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)
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)
108 g/km (1.0T)

At a glance

Model
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2020
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
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 (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or 4WD
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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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