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Volkswagen Tiguan

Highly precise premium mid-size crossover engineering featuring 201 mm ground clearance, 4MOTION AWD, and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

Highest rated

Mazda CX-5

A dominant crossover in Kenya balancing Kodo styling, 210 mm ground clearance, and 19.5 km/L diesel efficiency.

Best value

Subaru Forester

The ultimate balance of 220 mm ground clearance, Symmetrical AWD, EyeSight driver assist, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Volkswagen TiguanMazda CX-5Subaru Forester
Mandai score
7.5/10
7/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2018-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Tiguan 1.4 TSI Highline / 2.0 TDI 4MOTION / Allspace 7-Seater
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,486 mm (Allspace: 4,701 mm)
4,550 mm
4,625 mm
Width
1,839 mm
1,840 mm
1,815 mm
Height
1,658 mm
1,690 mm
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,681 mm (Allspace: 2,787 mm)
2,700 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
201 mm
210 mm
220 mm
Boot space
615 L (5-seater) / 760 L (Allspace 5-seat mode)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,490 kg (1,680 kg 4MOTION)
1,610 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.4L CZDA TSI / 2.0L EA888 TSI / 2.0L EA288 TDI Diesel
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
Power
150 hp (1.4T) / 190 hp (2.0T) / 150–190 hp (2.0 TDI)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
250 Nm (1.4T) / 320 Nm (2.0T) / 340–400 Nm (2.0 TDI)
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
7.7 sec (2.0T) / 9.2 sec (1.4T) / 8.5 sec (2.0 TDI)
8.2 sec
8.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
204 km/h
204 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
15.5 km/L (1.4T Petrol) / 13.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.5 km/L (2.0 TDI)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
City
12.8 km/L (1.4T Petrol) / 10.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 16.0 km/L (2.0 TDI)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
Highway
17.8 km/L (1.4T Petrol) / 15.2 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0 TDI)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 60 L (4MOTION)
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
63 L
CO₂ emissions
149 g/km (1.4T) / 129 g/km (2.0 TDI)
142 g/km
152 g/km

At a glance

Model
Toyota Tiguan / Tiguan Allspace (Mk2 Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2018–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact / 7-Seater Crossover SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (Allspace)
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,395 cc (1.4T) / 1,984 cc (2.0T) / 1,968 cc (2.0L TDI)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
Transmission
6/7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
201 mm
210 mm
220 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Highly precise German engineering: Excellent chassis rigidity and high-speed highway composure.
  • Sub-1,500 cc duty advantage on 1.4T TSI: Sits in KRA's lower customs duty tax valuation category.
  • High 201 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough estate roads.
  • Optional 7-seater Allspace layout: Provides third-row seating capacity with a huge 760 L trunk floor.
  • High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
  • Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
  • Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
  • Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
  • Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
  • Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
What’s not so good
  • High CRSP customs valuation: Import taxes represent a solid investment compared to Japanese crossovers.
  • Requires quality synthetic oils: DSG transmission requires fluid service every 60,000 km.
  • Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
  • Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
  • Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
  • EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.