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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.

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Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size family safety option built with phenomenal ride isolation, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Audi Q5

Benchmark German executive crossover featuring Quattro all-wheel drive, 208 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

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Porsche MacanVolvo XC60Audi Q5

Mandai score

9/10

7/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 7,800,000

KSh 6,800,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

–

Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic, Dual-clutch

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank

18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,251 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,514 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,696 mm

4,688 mm

4,663 mm

Width

1,923 mm

1,902 mm

1,893 mm

Height

1,624 mm

1,658 mm

1,659 mm

Wheelbase

2,807 mm

2,865 mm

2,819 mm

Ground clearance

198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)

216 mm (250 mm Air)

208 mm

Boot space

488 L (1,503 L folded)

505 L (1,432 L folded)

550 L

Kerb weight

1,795 kg

1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol

2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

Power

252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)

190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

Torque

370 Nm to 550 Nm

400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

Drivetrain

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

0–100 km/h

4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)

4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)

6.3 sec

Top speed

227 km/h – 272 km/h

220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

237 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)

18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)

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)

15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)

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)

20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)

16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

Tank size

65 L (75 L optional)

71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)

70 L

CO₂ emissions

172 g/km

144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

154 g/km

At a glance

Model

Porsche Macan (95B Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Compact Luxury Performance SUV

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol

Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Engine sizes

1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)

1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)

1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc

Transmission

Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

Drivetrain

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

FWD or BorgWarner AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)

216 mm (up to 250 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.