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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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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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BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV with xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc diesel efficiency.

Subaru OutbackAudi Q5BMW X3
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,900,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Standard
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
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 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
KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,870 mm
4,663 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,893 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,659 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,819 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
204 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
550 L
550 L (1,600 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,735 kg
1,750 kg
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
6.3 sec
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
Top speed
210 km/h
237 km/h
213 km/h – 240 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)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
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)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
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)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
Tank size
63 L
70 L
68 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
154 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)

At a glance

Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
204 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (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.
  • High 204 mm ground clearance: Confidently clears deep ruts, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry roads.
  • Sub-2,000 cc tax advantage: Both 2.0L diesel and petrol engines qualify for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
  • Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
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.
  • Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport wheels: Low-profile tires transmit road roughness over corrugated gravel tracks.
  • DPF filter maintenance: 2.0L diesel models require periodic long highway runs to clean particulate filters.
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