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Peugeot 308

Sharp European hatchback and wagon featuring i-Cockpit ergonomics, 610 L boot space, and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

Mazda Axela

Stylish compact hatchback and saloon with SkyActiv performance.

Highest ratedBest value
Peugeot 308Mazda Axela
Mandai score
7.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,500,000
KSh 1,650,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
308 Allure / GT Line / SW Estate 1.2 PureTech / 1.5 BlueHDi
Axela 15S / 15XD L-Package
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,367 mm (Hatch) / 4,636 mm (SW)
4,460 mm (Hatch) / 4,580 mm (Saloon)
Width
1,852 mm
1,795 mm
Height
1,441 mm
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,675 mm
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
412 L (Hatch) / 610 L (SW Estate expanded to 1,660 L)
358 L
Kerb weight
1,290 kg
1,280 kg
Seats
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo / 1.5L BlueHDi 130 Diesel
1.5L Skyactiv-D Turbo Diesel (15XD)
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
105 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque
230 Nm (Petrol) / 300 Nm (Diesel)
270 Nm @ 1,600 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / i-ACTIV AWD
0–100 km/h
9.1 sec
9.8 sec
Top speed
207 km/h
188 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
18.0 km/L (1.2T) / 23.5 km/L (1.5 Diesel)
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)
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)
24.5 km/L (1.5L Diesel) / 19.5 km/L (1.5L Petrol)
Tank size
53 L
51 L
CO₂ emissions
108 g/km
114 g/km

At a glance

Model
Peugeot 308 (T9 / P5 Series)
Mazda Axela / Mazda3 (BM / BP Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks / Station Wagon (SW)
5-Door Hatchback / 4-Door Saloon
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Mild Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech) / 1,499 cc (1.5L BlueHDi)
1,496 cc / 1,758 cc / 1,997 cc
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
6-speed Skyactiv-Drive Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or i-ACTIV AWD
Ground clearance
145 mm
145 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (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 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.
  • 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.

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