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Volkswagen TiguanToyota RAV4Subaru Forester
Mandai score
7.5/10
9/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2019-2023
2018-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Tiguan 1.4 TSI Highline / 2.0 TDI 4MOTION / Allspace 7-Seater
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,486 mm (Allspace: 4,701 mm)
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,625 mm
Width
1,839 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
1,815 mm
Height
1,658 mm
1,685 mm
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,681 mm (Allspace: 2,787 mm)
2,690 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
201 mm
200 mm
220 mm
Boot space
615 L (5-seater) / 760 L (Allspace 5-seat mode)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,490 kg (1,680 kg 4MOTION)
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
1,570 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.4L CZDA TSI / 2.0L EA888 TSI / 2.0L EA288 TDI Diesel
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
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)
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
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)
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
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)
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
8.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
200 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)
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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)
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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)
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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)
55 L
63 L
CO₂ emissions
149 g/km (1.4T) / 129 g/km (2.0 TDI)
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Tiguan / Tiguan Allspace (Mk2 Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2019–2023
2018–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact / 7-Seater Crossover SUV
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (Allspace)
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,395 cc (1.4T) / 1,984 cc (2.0T) / 1,968 cc (2.0L TDI)
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
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
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
201 mm
200 mm
220 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.
- 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.
- High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
- Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.