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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

Volvo XC60

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

Audi Q5

Benchmark German executive crossover featuring Quattro all-wheel drive, 208 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

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Subaru LevorgVolvo XC60Audi Q5

Mandai score

8/10

7/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 2,650,000

KSh 6,800,000

KSh 48,000,007,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

–

Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Diesel

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

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

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank

Running cost

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

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

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

Dimensions

Length

4,690 mm

4,688 mm

4,663 mm

Width

1,795 mm

1,902 mm

1,893 mm

Height

1,490 mm

1,658 mm

1,659 mm

Wheelbase

2,670 mm

2,865 mm

2,819 mm

Ground clearance

145 mm

216 mm (250 mm Air)

208 mm

Boot space

561 L (1,446 L folded)

505 L (1,432 L folded)

550 L

Kerb weight

1,560 kg

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

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

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

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

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

Power

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

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

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

Torque

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

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

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

0–100 km/h

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

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

6.3 sec

Top speed

240 km/h

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

237 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

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

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

14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

City

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

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

11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

Highway

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

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

16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

Tank size

60 L

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

70 L

CO₂ emissions

164 g/km

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

154 g/km

At a glance

Model

Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Sport Station Wagon

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol (DIT Turbo)

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

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Engine sizes

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

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

1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc

Transmission

Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

FWD or BorgWarner AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

145 mm

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

208 mm

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.