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Subaru LevorgAudi Q5BMW X3
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,650,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,900,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT
Standard
Fuel consumption
17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,304 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,044 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm
4,663 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,795 mm
1,893 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,490 mm
1,659 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,819 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
208 mm
204 mm
Boot space
561 L (1,446 L folded)
550 L
550 L (1,600 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,560 kg
1,735 kg
1,750 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
Power
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
Torque
400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)
6.3 sec
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
Top speed
240 km/h
237 km/h
213 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
City
10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
Highway
15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
Tank size
60 L
70 L
68 L
CO₂ emissions
164 g/km
154 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
At a glance
Model
Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Sport Station Wagon
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (DIT Turbo)
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
145 mm
208 mm
204 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Raw 300 hp WRX turbo performance (2.0T): 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with 400 Nm torque.
- Practical 561 L estate boot: Carries massive family luggage while delivering sports car speed.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.6T, 1.8T, and 2.0T engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- 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.
- High 204 mm ground clearance: Confidently clears deep ruts, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax advantage: Both 2.0L diesel and petrol engines qualify for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
What’s not so good
- 145 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads.
- Requires 95+ octane high-octane petrol: High-strung DIT turbo engines demand premium fuel.
- 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.
- Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport wheels: Low-profile tires transmit road roughness over corrugated gravel tracks.
- DPF filter maintenance: 2.0L diesel models require periodic long highway runs to clean particulate filters.