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Subaru OutbackAudi Q5
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
4,663 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,893 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
550 L
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
6.3 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
237 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
63 L
70 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.