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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

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

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Raised 4Motion AWD estate with German refinement and 175 mm clearance.

Subaru LevorgSubaru OutbackVolkswagen Golf Alltrack

Mandai score

8/10

8.5/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 2,650,000

KSh 4,150,000

KSh 2,750,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

–

Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Fuel consumption

13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 792 km a tank

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

14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol

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

KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,690 mm

4,870 mm

4,578 mm

Width

1,795 mm

1,875 mm

1,799 mm

Height

1,490 mm

1,675 mm

1,515 mm

Wheelbase

2,670 mm

2,745 mm

2,630 mm

Ground clearance

145 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

175 mm

Boot space

561 L (1,446 L folded)

522 L (1,800 L folded)

605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

1,560 kg

1,620 kg

1,540 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

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

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo

1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol

Power

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

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

180 hp @ 4,500 rpm

Torque

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

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

280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

4Motion All-Wheel Drive

0–100 km/h

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

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

7.8 sec

Top speed

240 km/h

210 km/h

217 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 (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)

14.8 km/L

City

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

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

12.0 km/L

Highway

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

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

17.5 km/L

Tank size

60 L

63 L

55 L

CO₂ emissions

164 g/km

161 g/km

158 g/km

At a glance

Model

Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)

Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Sport Station Wagon

Estate Crossover Tourer

5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (DIT Turbo)

Petrol

Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)

Engine sizes

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

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

1,798 cc / 1,968 cc

Transmission

Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

7-Speed DSG Automatic

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

145 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

175 mm

Source market

Japan (RHD JDM spec)

Japan / UK (RHD)

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.

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.

Raised 175 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough murram roads without scraping.
4Motion permanent AWD traction: Haldex coupling transfers power seamlessly across wet bitumen and muddy tracks.
Vast 605 L boot capacity: Outpaces standard compact crossovers for luggage and upcountry cargo loading.

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.

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.

DSG dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km to protect clutch packs.
Firm European suspension feel: Transmits road vibrations over broken corrugated gravel roads.