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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

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

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Volvo XC60

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

Volkswagen Golf AlltrackVolvo XC60BMW X3
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,750,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,900,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
XC60 D4 / D5 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / T8 Recharge PHEV
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
1.8L TSI Turbo Petrol 4Motion
Standard
Fuel consumption
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,251 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,514 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,578 mm
4,688 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,799 mm
1,902 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,515 mm
1,658 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,630 mm
2,865 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
216 mm (250 mm Air)
204 mm
Boot space
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
505 L (1,432 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,540 kg
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
1,750 kg
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
Power
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
Torque
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
Drivetrain
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
7.8 sec
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
Top speed
217 km/h
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)
213 km/h – 240 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
14.8 km/L
18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
City
12.0 km/L
15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
Highway
17.5 km/L
20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
Tank size
55 L
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
68 L
CO₂ emissions
158 g/km
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)

At a glance

Model
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
7-Speed DSG Automatic
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
175 mm
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
204 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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