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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Raised 4Motion AWD estate with German refinement and 175 mm clearance.
Best value
Volkswagen Golf AlltrackMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,750,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
1.8L TSI Turbo Petrol 4Motion
Fuel consumption
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,578 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,799 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,515 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,630 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
180 mm
Boot space
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,540 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
7.8 sec
7.3 sec
Top speed
217 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.8 km/L
13.5 km/L
City
12.0 km/L
11.0 km/L
Highway
17.5 km/L
16.0 km/L
Tank size
55 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
158 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
1,991 cc
Transmission
7-Speed DSG Automatic
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
175 mm
180 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket, saving huge customs duties.
- Refined 9G-TRONIC transmission: 9 gear ratios deliver smooth acceleration and quiet 1,400 rpm highway cruising.
- Prestige cabin craftsmanship: Artico leather upholstery, Burmester surround audio, and MBUX infotainment.
What’s not so good
- 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.
- Firmer ride on 19/20-inch AMG rims: AMG Line low-profile tires transmit road firmness over unpaved estate roads.
- Specialized Mercedes maintenance: Demands MB 229.5 spec synthetic oil and specialized Star Diagnostic scanners.