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Mazda Demio
Fuel-economy leader pairing sleek Kodo design with responsive SkyActiv.
Highest ratedBest value
Toyota VitzPeugeot 208Mazda Demio
Mandai score
7/10
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 1,350,000
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 1,250,000
Years
2017-2020
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
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Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Vitz 1.0 F / 1.3 F / 1.5 Hybrid F / Jewela
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
Demio 13S Touring
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Peugeot 208 1.2L PureTech
Fuel consumption
20.8 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 874 km a tank
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
20.5 km/L4.9 L/100km combined · about 902 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,091 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,912 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,107 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,071 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
3,945 mm
4,055 mm
4,060 mm
Width
1,695 mm
1,745 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,500 mm
1,430 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,510 mm
2,540 mm
2,570 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
150 mm
145 mm
Boot space
286 L (750 L folded)
311 L (1,106 L folded)
280 L
Kerb weight
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
1,090 kg
1,030 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.0L 1KR-FE / 1.3L 1NR-FKE / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4
Power
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
93 hp
Torque
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
123 Nm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
11.5 sec (1.3L) / 12.0 sec (1.5L Hybrid) / 14.5 sec (1.0L)
8.7 sec
10.8 s
Top speed
170 km/h
208 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
20.8 km/L (1.0L) / 25.0 km/L (1.3L) / 34.4 km/L (1.5L Hybrid JC08)
18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)
22 km/L
City
17.5 km/L (1.0L) / 21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 30.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
15.2 km/L
18 km/L
Highway
23.5 km/L (1.0L) / 28.0 km/L (1.3L) / 36.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
22.5 km/L
25 km/L
Tank size
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
44 L
44 L
CO₂ emissions
110 g/km (1.0L) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)
103 g/km
104 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Mazda Demio / Mazda2
Production years
2017–2020
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
Hatchbacks
5-Door Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
996 cc (1.0L) / 1,329 cc (1.3L) / 1,496 cc (1.5L Hybrid)
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
1,298 cc, 1,496 cc
Transmission
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD / AWD
Ground clearance
145 mm
150 mm
145 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Gold standard city fuel saver: 20.0+ km/L on petrol models and up to 30.0+ km/L on 1.5L Hybrid variants.
- Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 1.0L and 1.3L engines sit in the lowest customs tax valuation category.
- Top-tier resale value retention: Exceptional liquidity and universal spare parts availability across Kenya.
- Nimble 4.5-meter turning radius: Effortlessly parks and navigates tight Nairobi urban traffic.
- Futuristic 3D i-Cockpit: Holographic instrument cluster and compact sport steering wheel.
- Smooth Aisin 8-speed automatic: Real torque-converter gearbox avoids CVT rubber-band feel.
- Sub-1,200 cc tax advantage: Low KRA customs valuation keeps import duty minimal.
- Superior fuel efficiency: The SkyActiv petrol and diesel engines achieve up to 25 km/L on Kenyan highways.
- Premium interior finish: Soft-touch materials and available MZD Connect screen rival European subcompacts.
- Smooth torque-converter automatic: Avoids the rubber-band CVT feeling found in competitor hatchbacks.
- Sub-1,500 cc tax advantage: Qualifies for Kenya lower customs valuation and excise duty bracket.
What’s not so good
- 1.0L engine can feel sluggish on steep highway climbs: 69 hp 1KR-FE labors when fully loaded ascending Limuru hills.
- Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall speed bumps.
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Wet timing belt inspection: Requires Total Quartz Ineo 0W-20 oil to preserve wet timing belt.
- Modest rear legroom: Tighter rear passenger seating space compared to the Honda Fit or Toyota Vitz.
- Diesel DPF sensitivity: The 1.5L SkyActiv-D diesel requires regular long highway runs to prevent DPF clogging.
- Low ground clearance: The 145 mm clearance requires careful driving over tall speed bumps.