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Porsche MacanAudi Q5Volvo XC60
Mandai score
9/10
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 48,000,007,800,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
XC60 D4 / D5 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / T8 Recharge PHEV
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,696 mm
4,663 mm
4,688 mm
Width
1,923 mm
1,893 mm
1,902 mm
Height
1,624 mm
1,659 mm
1,658 mm
Wheelbase
2,807 mm
2,819 mm
2,865 mm
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
208 mm
216 mm (250 mm Air)
Boot space
488 L (1,503 L folded)
550 L
505 L (1,432 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
1,735 kg
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV
Power
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
Torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
6.3 sec
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
Top speed
227 km/h – 272 km/h
237 km/h
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)
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)
18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)
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)
15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
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)
20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
Tank size
65 L (75 L optional)
70 L
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km
154 g/km
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)
At a glance
Model
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
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
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
Transmission
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
208 mm
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (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.
- Phenomenal ride isolation and quiet cabin: Suppresses road noise and vibration on rough unpaved roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: Entire 2.0L petrol, diesel, and T8 PHEV lineup qualifies for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 407–455 hp T8 Recharge PHEV performance: Launches 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with zero-emission city commuting.
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.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import tax duty represents a solid luxury investment.
- Optional air suspension compressor care: Rear air bellows require inspection over rough roads.