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Porsche CayenneMazda CX-5Subaru Forester
Mandai score
9/10
7/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 11,500,000
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2018-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
4,550 mm
4,625 mm
Width
1,983 mm
1,840 mm
1,815 mm
Height
1,696 mm
1,690 mm
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,895 mm
2,700 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm
220 mm
Boot space
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
1,610 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
4 or 5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
Power
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
450 Nm to 900 Nm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
8.2 sec
8.2 sec
Top speed
245 km/h – 300 km/h
204 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
City
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
Highway
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
Tank size
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
63 L
CO₂ emissions
75 g/km (Hybrid)
142 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2018–2023
Body type
Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
4 or 5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Engine sizes
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
Transmission
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm
220 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
- Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
- Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
What’s not so good
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.