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Volkswagen TouaregAudi Q7Porsche Cayenne
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 9,500,000
KSh 680,000,011,500,000
KSh 11,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Elegance / R-Line / Atmosphere
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,878 mm
5,052 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
Width
1,984 mm
1,968 mm
1,983 mm
Height
1,717 mm
1,741 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,894 mm
2,994 mm
2,895 mm
Ground clearance
215 mm (258 mm Air)
210 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
810 L (1,800 L folded)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
2,070 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
7
4 or 5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L EA897 V6 Clean Diesel / 3.0L EA839 V6 TSI Petrol
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
Power
286 hp @ 3,750–4,000 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 340 hp (3.0 TSI)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
600 Nm @ 2,250–3,250 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 450 Nm (3.0 TSI)
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
450 Nm to 900 Nm
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent AWD with Center Differential
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec (3.0 TDI) / 5.9 sec (3.0 TSI)
6.1 sec
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
Top speed
238 km/h
250 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 10.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
City
11.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 8.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
Highway
16.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 12.2 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
Tank size
75 L (Optional 90 L)
85 L
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
CO₂ emissions
173 g/km (3.0 TDI)
179 g/km
75 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Volkswagen Touareg (CR7 Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Heavy Luxury SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5
7 seats
4 or 5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Engine sizes
2,967 cc (3.0L V6 TDI) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6 TSI)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
Transmission
8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Torsen Center Diff
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
215 mm (up to 258 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Shares MLB Evo chassis underpinnings with Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7: World-class chassis refinement and high-speed stability.
- Cavernous 15-inch Innovision Cockpit touchscreen: Curved digital cockpit merges gauge cluster and central display.
- Adaptive air suspension raises clearance to 258 mm: Effortlessly handles deep ruts, rough upcountry tracks, and flooded riverbeds.
- Massive 600 Nm V6 TDI diesel torque: 3.5-tonne towing capacity and effortless overtaking up mountain passes.
- Adaptive air suspension height: Adjustable ground clearance from 210 mm up to 245 mm for off-road tracks.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty savings on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Electrically folding 3rd-row seats: Expands boot space to 770 L with push-button convenience.
- Exceptional high-speed stability: MLB Evo chassis provides limousine-like ride comfort on highways.
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
What’s not so good
- High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L engine triggers 35% excise duty rate.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: Requires certified diagnostic scanners for high-tech air suspension and sensor electronics.
- 5.05-meter overall length: Demands large parking spaces in Nairobi shopping malls.
- Air suspension strut wear: Pneumatic air bags require replacement after high-mileage use.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.