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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.

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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Raised 4Motion AWD estate with German refinement and 175 mm clearance.

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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 rated
Volvo XC60Volkswagen Golf AlltrackSubaru Outback
Mandai score
7/10
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 2,750,000
KSh 4,150,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
XC60 D4 / D5 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / T8 Recharge PHEV
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
1.8L TSI Turbo Petrol 4Motion
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,251 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,514 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,688 mm
4,578 mm
4,870 mm
Width
1,902 mm
1,799 mm
1,875 mm
Height
1,658 mm
1,515 mm
1,675 mm
Wheelbase
2,865 mm
2,630 mm
2,745 mm
Ground clearance
216 mm (250 mm Air)
175 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
Boot space
505 L (1,432 L folded)
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
1,540 kg
1,620 kg
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
Power
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
180 hp @ 4,500 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
Torque
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
7.8 sec
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
Top speed
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)
217 km/h
210 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)
14.8 km/L
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
City
15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
12.0 km/L
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
Highway
20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
17.5 km/L
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
Tank size
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
55 L
63 L
CO₂ emissions
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)
158 g/km
161 g/km

At a glance

Model
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
Estate Crossover Tourer
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
Transmission
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
175 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
  • Raised 175 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough murram roads without scraping.
  • 4Motion permanent AWD traction: Haldex coupling transfers power seamlessly across wet bitumen and muddy tracks.
  • Vast 605 L boot capacity: Outpaces standard compact crossovers for luggage and upcountry cargo loading.
  • 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.
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.
  • DSG dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km to protect clutch packs.
  • Firm European suspension feel: Transmits road vibrations over broken corrugated gravel 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.
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