Toyota Auris vs Volkswagen Golf: price and import cost in Kenya

KRA values a new Toyota Auris at KES 4,595,312 and a new Volkswagen Golf at KES 2,544,826 – KES 9,631,752. Imported as 2026 models, the Volkswagen Golf starts about KES 1,700,000 cheaper landed than the Toyota Auris. On Cada right now, 2 Toyota Auris cars are listed at KES 970,000 – KES 1,000,000 and no Volkswagen Golf is listed.

Toyota Auris vs Volkswagen Golf side by side

FactToyota AurisVolkswagen Golf
KRA versions139
Engines1,797 cc990 cc, 1,000 cc, 1,200 cc, 1,400 cc, 1,500 cc, 2,000 cc
FuelPetrolPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Body (KRA)HatchbackWagon, Hatchback
KRA value when new (CRSP)KES 4,595,312KES 2,544,826 – KES 9,631,752
Listed on Cada now2, KES 970,000 – KES 1,000,000None right now
Estimated landed cost, newest yearKES 3,850,000 – KES 3,900,000 (2026)KES 2,150,000 – KES 8,000,000 (2026)
Estimated landed cost, oldest yearKES 1,600,000 – KES 1,650,000 (2019)KES 930,000 – KES 3,300,000 (2019)

Import cost by model year

Estimated landed cost (KRA customs value, taxes, port, clearing and registration) over each model's KRA versions
Model yearToyota AurisVolkswagen Golf
2026KES 3,850,000 – KES 3,900,000KES 2,150,000 – KES 8,000,000
2025KES 3,850,000 – KES 3,900,000KES 2,150,000 – KES 8,000,000
2024KES 3,100,000 – KES 3,150,000KES 1,750,000 – KES 6,500,000
2023KES 2,700,000 – KES 2,750,000KES 1,550,000 – KES 5,700,000
2022KES 2,350,000 – KES 2,400,000KES 1,350,000 – KES 4,850,000
2021KES 1,950,000 – KES 2,000,000KES 1,100,000 – KES 4,050,000
2020KES 1,750,000 – KES 1,800,000KES 1,000,000 – KES 3,700,000
2019KES 1,600,000 – KES 1,650,000KES 930,000 – KES 3,300,000

The car's own price, shipping and Cada's service fee are not included. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.

Toyota Auris vs Volkswagen Golf questions

Which is cheaper to import, the Toyota Auris or the Volkswagen Golf?

For 2026 models, the Volkswagen Golf starts at about KES 2,150,000 landed and the Toyota Auris at about KES 3,850,000, based on KRA's values for their cheapest versions. The real car price and shipping differ.

Which pays less import duty, the Toyota Auris or the Volkswagen Golf?

KRA's duty, excise, VAT, IDF and RDL on a 2026 Volkswagen Golf come to about KES 1,000,000 – KES 3,950,000, against KES 1,850,000 – KES 1,900,000 for the Toyota Auris. The final KRA assessment may differ.

How many Toyota Auris and Volkswagen Golf cars are for sale on Cada?

Right now, 2 Toyota Auris cars are listed at KES 970,000 – KES 1,000,000 and no Volkswagen Golf is listed on Cada.

Can Cada import a Toyota Auris or a Volkswagen Golf for me?

Yes. Send Cada an import request for either, with the year, budget and colour you want. We'll send you up to 5 options with the full cost to Kenya.

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