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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.

Porsche Cayenne

Premium performance SUV standard with high-clearance engineering, 462 hp E-Hybrid tech, and sports car DNA.

Volkswagen TouaregBMW X5Porsche Cayenne
Mandai score
8/10
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 9,500,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
KSh 11,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
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
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,878 mm
4,922 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
Width
1,984 mm
2,004 mm
1,983 mm
Height
1,717 mm
1,745 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,894 mm
2,975 mm
2,895 mm
Ground clearance
215 mm (258 mm Air)
214 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
810 L (1,800 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
2,110 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
5 or 7
4 or 5

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 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)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
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)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent AWD with Center Differential
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec (3.0 TDI) / 5.9 sec (3.0 TSI)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
Top speed
238 km/h
230 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)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
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)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
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)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
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)
80 L
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
CO₂ emissions
173 g/km (3.0 TDI)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
75 g/km (Hybrid)

At a glance

Model
Volkswagen Touareg (CR7 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Heavy Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
4 or 5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
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)
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 Steptronic Sport Automatic
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Torsen Center Diff
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
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)
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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.