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Volkswagen Polo

Compact daily platform balancing European build tech and agile driving with sub-1,000 cc duty savings and 21.0 km/L TSI fuel economy.

Peugeot 208

Stylish European hatchback featuring 3D i-Cockpit technology, feline LED lighting, and sub-1,200 cc duty savings.

Mazda Demio

Fuel-economy leader pairing sleek Kodo design with responsive SkyActiv.

Best value

Volkswagen PoloPeugeot 208Mazda Demio

Mandai score

8/10

7.5/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 1,950,000

KSh 2,050,000

KSh 1,250,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Compact Hatchbacks

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Compact Hatchbacks

Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic, Dual-clutch

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Peugeot 208 1.2L PureTech

Fuel consumption

21.0 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 840 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 1,081 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,808 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

4,053 mm

4,055 mm

4,060 mm

Width

1,751 mm

1,745 mm

1,695 mm

Height

1,461 mm

1,430 mm

1,500 mm

Wheelbase

2,551 mm

2,540 mm

2,570 mm

Ground clearance

145 mm

150 mm

145 mm

Boot space

351 L (1,125 L folded)

311 L (1,106 L folded)

280 L

Kerb weight

1,145 kg

1,090 kg

1,030 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.0L TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)

1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol

1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4

Power

95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)

130 hp @ 5,500 rpm

93 hp

Torque

175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)

230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm

123 Nm

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

0–100 km/h

6.7 sec (GTI) / 9.5 sec (1.0T 115hp) / 10.8 sec (1.0T 95hp)

8.7 sec

10.8 s

Top speed

200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)

208 km/h

180 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)

18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)

22 km/L

City

18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)

15.2 km/L

18 km/L

Highway

24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)

22.5 km/L

25 km/L

Tank size

40 L

44 L

CO₂ emissions

108 g/km (1.0T)

103 g/km

104 g/km

At a glance

Model

Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)

Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)

Mazda Demio / Mazda2

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback

Hatchbacks

5-Door Hatchback

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (TSI Turbo)

Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)

Petrol, Clean Diesel

Engine sizes

999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)

1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)

1,298 cc, 1,496 cc

Transmission

7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic

Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)

6-speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

FWD / AWD

Ground clearance

145 mm

150 mm

145 mm

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 999 cc TSI engine sits in KRA's lowest customs tax valuation category.
High-speed European stability: MQB chassis provides unshakeable highway composure at 120 km/L.
Punchy 200 Nm 1.0T torque: Turbocharged low-end torque makes city overtaking responsive and effortless.
Generous 351 L boot capacity: Class-leading trunk space for a subcompact hatchback.

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

Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires care when navigating high urban speed bumps.
Requires quality synthetic VW 504 00 oils: DSG transmission requires fluid maintenance every 60,000 km.

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.