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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

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

Best value

Subaru Outback

The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Highest rated

Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size family safety option built with phenomenal ride isolation, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Volkswagen Golf AlltrackSubaru OutbackVolvo XC60
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 2,750,000
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
XC60 D4 / D5 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / T8 Recharge PHEV
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,578 mm
4,870 mm
4,688 mm
Width
1,799 mm
1,875 mm
1,902 mm
Height
1,515 mm
1,675 mm
1,658 mm
Wheelbase
2,630 mm
2,745 mm
2,865 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
216 mm (250 mm Air)
Boot space
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
505 L (1,432 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,540 kg
1,620 kg
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV
Power
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
Torque
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
Drivetrain
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
0–100 km/h
7.8 sec
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
Top speed
217 km/h
210 km/h
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

Fuel economy

Combined
14.8 km/L
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)
City
12.0 km/L
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
Highway
17.5 km/L
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
Tank size
55 L
63 L
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
158 g/km
161 g/km
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

At a glance

Model
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Petrol
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Engine sizes
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
Transmission
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
Drivetrain
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
Ground clearance
175 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / 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.
  • 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.
  • Phenomenal ride isolation and quiet cabin: Suppresses road noise and vibration on rough unpaved roads.
  • Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: Entire 2.0L petrol, diesel, and T8 PHEV lineup qualifies for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
  • High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
  • 407–455 hp T8 Recharge PHEV performance: Launches 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with zero-emission city commuting.
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.
  • 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.
  • High CRSP customs valuation: Import tax duty represents a solid luxury investment.
  • Optional air suspension compressor care: Rear air bellows require inspection over rough roads.