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Subaru ForesterMitsubishi OutlanderMazda CX-5
Mandai score
7/10
8/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2018-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Outlander 2.4 G 7-Seat / PHEV G Premium 5-Seat
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
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
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,625 mm
4,695 mm (3rd Gen) / 4,710 mm (4th Gen)
4,550 mm
Width
1,815 mm
1,810 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,862 mm (4th Gen)
1,840 mm
Height
1,730 mm
1,710 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,740 mm (4th Gen)
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,670 mm (3rd Gen) / 2,706 mm (4th Gen)
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
210 mm
Boot space
520 L (1,775 L folded)
550 L (5-seater PHEV) / 128 L (7-seater expanded to 880 L)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,530 kg (Petrol) / 1,890 kg (PHEV)
1,610 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
2.4L 4B12 MIVEC Petrol / Twin Motor PHEV
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
169 hp (Petrol) / 221 hp combined (PHEV)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
222 Nm (Petrol) / 332 Nm combined (PHEV)
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
8.2 sec (PHEV) – 9.8 sec (Petrol)
8.2 sec
Top speed
204 km/h
195 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
13.5 km/L (Petrol) / 20.0+ km/L (PHEV Hybrid mode) / 50.0 km/L (PHEV Combined)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
11.2 km/L (Petrol) / 55–80 km pure EV range (PHEV)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
15.8 km/L (Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
63 L
60 L (Petrol) / 45 L (PHEV)
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
148 g/km (Petrol) / 40 g/km (PHEV)
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Mitsubishi Outlander (GF / GG / GN Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2018–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door 5/7-Seater Crossover SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
1,998 cc / 2,359 cc / 2,488 cc
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
CVT Automatic / Fixed Gear (PHEV)
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
220 mm
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
210 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax bracket savings across all models.
- 50–80 km pure EV zero-emission commuting on PHEV.
- Standard 7-seat layout on petrol variants.
- 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.
What’s not so good
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
- PHEV is strictly a 5-seater due to rear motor battery pack placement under boot floor.
- CVT rubber-band effect under heavy mountain climbs.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.