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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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Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Compact luxury crossover with 211 hp turbo power and 4MATIC AWD.

Volkswagen Golf AlltrackVolvo XC60Mercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,750,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
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
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
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
18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 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 1,251 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,514 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,578 mm
4,688 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,799 mm
1,902 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,515 mm
1,658 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,630 mm
2,865 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
216 mm (250 mm Air)
180 mm
Boot space
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
505 L (1,432 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,540 kg
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
1,735 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 M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
7.8 sec
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
7.3 sec
Top speed
217 km/h
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)
222 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)
13.5 km/L
City
12.0 km/L
15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
11.0 km/L
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)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
55 L
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
66 L
CO₂ emissions
158 g/km
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)
152 g/km

At a glance

Model
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 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 Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
1,991 cc
Transmission
7-Speed DSG Automatic
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
175 mm
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
180 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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