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Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size family safety option built with phenomenal ride isolation, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Subaru Outback

The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Highest ratedBest value

BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV with xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc diesel efficiency.

Volvo XC60Subaru OutbackBMW X3

Mandai score

7/10

8.5/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 6,800,000

KSh 4,150,000

KSh 4,900,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T

Standard

Fuel consumption

18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank

16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,251 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,514 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,688 mm

4,870 mm

4,708 mm

Width

1,902 mm

1,875 mm

1,891 mm

Height

1,658 mm

1,675 mm

1,676 mm

Wheelbase

2,865 mm

2,745 mm

2,864 mm

Ground clearance

216 mm (250 mm Air)

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

204 mm

Boot space

505 L (1,432 L folded)

522 L (1,800 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)

1,620 kg

1,750 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol

Power

190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)

182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)

190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)

Torque

400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)

239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)

400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Intelligent xDrive AWD

0–100 km/h

4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)

8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)

6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)

Top speed

220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

210 km/h

213 km/h – 240 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)

14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)

16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)

City

15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)

11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)

13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)

Highway

20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)

16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)

18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)

Tank size

71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)

63 L

68 L

CO₂ emissions

144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

161 g/km

138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)

At a glance

Model

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover

Estate Crossover Tourer

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)

Petrol

Clean Diesel, Petrol

Engine sizes

1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)

2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)

1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)

Transmission

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or BorgWarner AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Ground clearance

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

204 mm

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (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.

Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.

High 204 mm ground clearance: Confidently clears deep ruts, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry roads.
Sub-2,000 cc tax advantage: Both 2.0L diesel and petrol engines qualify for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.

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.

Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.

Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport wheels: Low-profile tires transmit road roughness over corrugated gravel tracks.
DPF filter maintenance: 2.0L diesel models require periodic long highway runs to clean particulate filters.