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Volvo XC60Range Rover VelarPorsche Macan
Mandai score
7/10
7.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 8,200,000
KSh 7,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
XC60 D4 / D5 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / T8 Recharge PHEV
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 km a tank
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,251 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,514 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,688 mm
4,803 mm
4,696 mm
Width
1,902 mm
1,930 mm
1,923 mm
Height
1,658 mm
1,665 mm
1,624 mm
Wheelbase
2,865 mm
2,874 mm
2,807 mm
Ground clearance
216 mm (250 mm Air)
213 mm (251 mm Air)
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
505 L (1,432 L folded)
673 L (1,731 L folded)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
1,875 kg
1,795 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
Power
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
370 Nm to 550 Nm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
Top speed
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)
217 km/h – 240 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
City
15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
Highway
20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
Tank size
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
65 L (75 L optional)
CO₂ emissions
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)
154 g/km
172 g/km
At a glance
Model
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
Transmission
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Drivetrain
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
213 mm (251 mm Air)
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Phenomenal ride isolation and quiet cabin: Suppresses road noise and vibration on rough unpaved roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: Entire 2.0L petrol, diesel, and T8 PHEV lineup qualifies for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 407–455 hp T8 Recharge PHEV performance: Launches 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with zero-emission city commuting.
- Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
- Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
- Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.
What’s not so good
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import tax duty represents a solid luxury investment.
- Optional air suspension compressor care: Rear air bellows require inspection over rough roads.
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.
- Firm sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
- Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.