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Mazda Axela
Stylish compact hatchback and saloon with SkyActiv performance.
Highest ratedBest value
Peugeot 308Audi A3Mazda Axela
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,500,000
KSh 28,000,004,500,000
KSh 1,650,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
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–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
308 Allure / GT Line / SW Estate 1.2 PureTech / 1.5 BlueHDi
A3 1.4 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Axela 15S / 15XD L-Package
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,367 mm (Hatch) / 4,636 mm (SW)
4,343 mm (Sportback) / 4,495 mm (Saloon)
4,460 mm (Hatch) / 4,580 mm (Saloon)
Width
1,852 mm
1,816 mm
1,795 mm
Height
1,441 mm
1,430 mm
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,675 mm
2,636 mm
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
140 mm
145 mm
Boot space
412 L (Hatch) / 610 L (SW Estate expanded to 1,660 L)
380 L (Sportback) / 425 L (Saloon)
358 L
Kerb weight
1,290 kg
1,280 kg
1,280 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo / 1.5L BlueHDi 130 Diesel
1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (30 TFSI)
1.5L Skyactiv-D Turbo Diesel (15XD)
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
105 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque
230 Nm (Petrol) / 300 Nm (Diesel)
250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm
270 Nm @ 1,600 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / i-ACTIV AWD
0–100 km/h
9.1 sec
8.2 sec
9.8 sec
Top speed
207 km/h
224 km/h
188 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
18.0 km/L (1.2T) / 23.5 km/L (1.5 Diesel)
17.5 km/L (1.4T) / 18.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
21.6 km/L (1.5L Diesel) / 17.2 km/L (1.5L Petrol)
City
15.0 km/L (1.2T) / 20.0 km/L (1.5 Diesel)
14.5 km/L (1.4T) / 15.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
18.0 km/L (1.5L Diesel) / 14.5 km/L (1.5L Petrol)
Highway
21.0 km/L (1.2T) / 26.0 km/L (1.5 Diesel)
20.5 km/L (1.4T) / 21.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
24.5 km/L (1.5L Diesel) / 19.5 km/L (1.5L Petrol)
Tank size
53 L
50 L
51 L
CO₂ emissions
108 g/km
119 g/km
114 g/km
At a glance
Model
Peugeot 308 (T9 / P5 Series)
Audi A3 (8V Facelift / 8Y Series)
Mazda Axela / Mazda3 (BM / BP Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks / Station Wagon (SW)
5-Door Sportback / 4-Door Saloon
5-Door Hatchback / 4-Door Saloon
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol (TFSI), Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Mild Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech) / 1,499 cc (1.5L BlueHDi)
1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
1,496 cc / 1,758 cc / 1,997 cc
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
6-speed Skyactiv-Drive Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or Quattro AWD
FWD or i-ACTIV AWD
Ground clearance
145 mm
140 mm
145 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Class-leading 610 L SW Estate cargo capacity: Ideal for long family road trips to Nakuru or Kisumu.
- Ultra-frugal 23+ km/L BlueHDi diesel: Long-distance highway touring with minimal fuel stops.
- Sub-1,500 cc KRA duty advantage: Substantial tax savings compared to 2.0L European competitors.
- Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: 1.4L and 1.5L engines qualify for lowest KRA tax bracket.
- Premium Virtual Cockpit interior: 12.3-inch digital display with MMI touch navigation.
- Excellent 17.5+ km/L fuel economy: Frugal turbo petrol technology with Cylinder on Demand.
- Elegant Saloon & Sportback options: High executive style and strong local market demand.
- Sub-1,500 cc customs duty advantage: 1.5L petrol and diesel models qualify for KRA's lowest excise tax bracket.
- High-torque 1.5L diesel engine: 15XD turbo diesel delivers 270 Nm torque while achieving 21.6 km/L fuel economy.
- Upscale cabin craftsmanship: Soft-touch interior materials, MZD Connect infotainment, and heads-up HUD display.
- Excellent high-speed stability: Rigid SkyActiv chassis and 2,700 mm wheelbase provide planted highway handling.
What’s not so good
- 145 mm ground clearance: Demands careful navigation over rough unpaved estate roads.
- Rear legroom on hatchback: SW wagon offers longer wheelbase and better rear legroom.
- 140 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch maintenance: Demands regular transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km.
- 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps and ramps.
- Compact rear passenger headroom: Sloping roofline reduces rear headroom for tall adults over 6 feet.
- Costly i-Stop AGM battery replacement: Start-stop system requires specialized Q-85 (petrol) or S-95 (diesel) batteries.