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Porsche Macan
Agile sports handling platform inside a compact size profile with 252 hp turbo power and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Porsche MacanAudi Q5
Mandai score
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 48,000,007,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,696 mm
4,663 mm
Width
1,923 mm
1,893 mm
Height
1,624 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,807 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
208 mm
Boot space
488 L (1,503 L folded)
550 L
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
6.3 sec
Top speed
227 km/h – 272 km/h
237 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
65 L (75 L optional)
70 L
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
208 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
- Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
- Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.
What’s not so good
- Firm sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
- Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.
- S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
- Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.