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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

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Compact luxury crossover with 211 hp turbo power and 4MATIC AWD.

Volvo XC60

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

Subaru LevorgMercedes-Benz GLC250Volvo XC60

Mandai score

8/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 2,650,000

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 6,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT

Fuel consumption

17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank

13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank

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

Running cost

KSh 1,304 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,044 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol

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

Dimensions

Length

4,690 mm

4,656 mm

4,688 mm

Width

1,795 mm

1,890 mm

1,902 mm

Height

1,490 mm

1,644 mm

1,658 mm

Wheelbase

2,670 mm

2,873 mm

2,865 mm

Ground clearance

145 mm

180 mm

216 mm (250 mm Air)

Boot space

561 L (1,446 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

505 L (1,432 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,560 kg

1,735 kg

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

Seats

Specifications

Engine

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

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

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

Power

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

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

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

Torque

400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

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

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

4MATIC Permanent AWD

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD

0–100 km/h

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

7.3 sec

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

Top speed

240 km/h

222 km/h

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

Fuel economy

Combined

13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)

13.5 km/L

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

City

10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)

11.0 km/L

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

Highway

15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)

16.0 km/L

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

Tank size

60 L

66 L

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

CO₂ emissions

164 g/km

152 g/km

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

At a glance

Model

Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Sport Station Wagon

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (DIT Turbo)

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

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

Engine sizes

1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)

1,991 cc

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

Transmission

Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

FWD or BorgWarner AWD

Ground clearance

145 mm

180 mm

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

Source market

Japan (RHD JDM spec)

Japan (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.

Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket, saving huge customs duties.
Refined 9G-TRONIC transmission: 9 gear ratios deliver smooth acceleration and quiet 1,400 rpm highway cruising.
Prestige cabin craftsmanship: Artico leather upholstery, Burmester surround audio, and MBUX infotainment.

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.

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.

Firmer ride on 19/20-inch AMG rims: AMG Line low-profile tires transmit road firmness over unpaved estate roads.
Specialized Mercedes maintenance: Demands MB 229.5 spec synthetic oil and specialized Star Diagnostic scanners.

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.