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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.

Audi Q5

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

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

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

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Subaru OutbackAudi Q5Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Mandai score

8.5/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 4,150,000

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 2,750,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

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Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T

1.8L TSI Turbo Petrol 4Motion

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

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

Running cost

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

4,870 mm

4,663 mm

4,578 mm

Width

1,875 mm

1,893 mm

1,799 mm

Height

1,675 mm

1,659 mm

1,515 mm

Wheelbase

2,745 mm

2,819 mm

2,630 mm

Ground clearance

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

208 mm

175 mm

Boot space

522 L (1,800 L folded)

550 L

605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

1,620 kg

1,735 kg

1,540 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol

Power

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

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

180 hp @ 4,500 rpm

Torque

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

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

4Motion All-Wheel Drive

0–100 km/h

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

6.3 sec

7.8 sec

Top speed

210 km/h

237 km/h

217 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)

14.8 km/L

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)

12.0 km/L

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)

17.5 km/L

Tank size

63 L

70 L

55 L

CO₂ emissions

161 g/km

154 g/km

158 g/km

At a glance

Model

Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Estate Crossover Tourer

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Petrol (TSI), 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

1,798 cc / 1,968 cc

Transmission

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

7-Speed DSG Automatic

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

208 mm

175 mm

Source market

Japan / UK (RHD)

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.

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

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.

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.