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Subaru LevorgBMW X3
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,650,000
KSh 4,900,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 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 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,795 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,490 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
204 mm
Boot space
561 L (1,446 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,560 kg
1,750 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
Power
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)
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)
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
Top speed
240 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)
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)
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)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
Tank size
60 L
68 L
CO₂ emissions
164 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
At a glance
Model
Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Sport Station Wagon
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (DIT Turbo)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
145 mm
204 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
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 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.
- 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.