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Volkswagen Touareg

Flagship heavy luxury SUV sharing engineering underpinnings with Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7, featuring Innovision Cockpit and 258 mm air suspension clearance.

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BMW X5

Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.

Highest rated

Audi Q7

Pinnacle 7-seater German luxury SUV combining MLB Evo chassis lightness, adaptive air suspension, and Quattro AWD.

Volkswagen TouaregBMW X5Audi Q7
Mandai score
8/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 9,500,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
KSh 680,000,011,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Elegance / R-Line / Atmosphere
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,878 mm
4,922 mm
5,052 mm
Width
1,984 mm
2,004 mm
1,968 mm
Height
1,717 mm
1,745 mm
1,741 mm
Wheelbase
2,894 mm
2,975 mm
2,994 mm
Ground clearance
215 mm (258 mm Air)
214 mm
210 mm
Boot space
810 L (1,800 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
2,110 kg
2,070 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
7

Specifications

Engine
3.0L EA897 V6 Clean Diesel / 3.0L EA839 V6 TSI Petrol
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
Power
286 hp @ 3,750–4,000 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 340 hp (3.0 TSI)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
Torque
600 Nm @ 2,250–3,250 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 450 Nm (3.0 TSI)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent AWD with Center Differential
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec (3.0 TDI) / 5.9 sec (3.0 TSI)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
6.1 sec
Top speed
238 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
250 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
14.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 10.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
City
11.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 8.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Highway
16.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 12.2 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Tank size
75 L (Optional 90 L)
80 L
85 L
CO₂ emissions
173 g/km (3.0 TDI)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
179 g/km

At a glance

Model
Volkswagen Touareg (CR7 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Heavy Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
7 seats
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
2,967 cc (3.0L V6 TDI) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6 TSI)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Torsen Center Diff
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
215 mm (up to 258 mm with Air Suspension)
214 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
  • Massive low-end diesel torque: 620 Nm output delivers effortless highway overtaking power.
  • High 214 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved estate tracks and deep upcountry ruts.
  • Optional 3rd row / 7-seater layout: Provides extra seating versatility for larger family transfers.
  • 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.
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.
  • High KRA customs valuation: 3.0L+ engines trigger the 35% excise duty tax bracket.
  • Wide 2.0-meter body width: Requires extra care when parking in narrow commercial bays.
  • 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.