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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.

Subaru Outback

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

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Subaru LevorgVolvo XC60Subaru Outback

Mandai score

8/10

7/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 2,650,000

KSh 6,800,000

KSh 4,150,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT

Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T

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 882 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

4,870 mm

Width

1,795 mm

1,902 mm

1,875 mm

Height

1,490 mm

1,658 mm

1,675 mm

Wheelbase

2,670 mm

2,865 mm

2,745 mm

Ground clearance

145 mm

216 mm (250 mm Air)

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

Boot space

561 L (1,446 L folded)

505 L (1,432 L folded)

522 L (1,800 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,560 kg

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

1,620 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

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo

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)

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

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

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

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)

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

Top speed

240 km/h

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

210 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 (2.5L) / 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)

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

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)

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

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

Tank size

60 L

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

63 L

CO₂ emissions

164 g/km

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

161 g/km

At a glance

Model

Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Sport Station Wagon

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover

Estate Crossover Tourer

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (DIT Turbo)

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

Petrol

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)

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

Transmission

Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

FWD or BorgWarner AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Ground clearance

145 mm

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.