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Subaru Levorg

Sport-tuned touring wagon taking over the Legacy GT performance space with WRX turbo power and 561 L boot capacity.

Best value

BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV with xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc diesel efficiency.

Subaru Outback

The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Highest rated

Subaru LevorgBMW X3Subaru Outback

Mandai score

8/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 2,650,000

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 4,150,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

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

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 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

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

Dimensions

Length

4,690 mm

4,708 mm

4,870 mm

Width

1,795 mm

1,891 mm

1,875 mm

Height

1,490 mm

1,676 mm

1,675 mm

Wheelbase

2,670 mm

2,864 mm

2,745 mm

Ground clearance

145 mm

204 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

Boot space

561 L (1,446 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L folded)

522 L (1,800 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,560 kg

1,750 kg

1,620 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo

Power

300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)

190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)

182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)

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)

239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

0–100 km/h

5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)

6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)

8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)

Top speed

240 km/h

213 km/h – 240 km/h

210 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)

14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)

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)

11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)

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)

16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)

Tank size

60 L

68 L

63 L

CO₂ emissions

164 g/km

138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)

161 g/km

At a glance

Model

Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Sport Station Wagon

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

Estate Crossover Tourer

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (DIT Turbo)

Clean Diesel, Petrol

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)

2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)

Transmission

Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Ground clearance

145 mm

204 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

Source market

Japan (RHD JDM spec)

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (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.

Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.

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.

Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.