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Honda Vezel specs: horsepower, fuel consumption & ground clearance

The Honda Vezel in Kenya: 1 version from 2014–2019, 150 hp, 21 km/L, 185 mm ground clearance. Read the Honda Vezel buyer’s guide for prices and what to check.

All versions at a glance

VersionPowerTorqueClearanceEconomyFuel / month*Typical price
Honda Vezel 1.5 Hybrid
1.5L LEB inline-4 hybrid · Dual-Clutch · FWD · 2014–2019
150 hp160 Nm185 mm21 km/LKES 16,200KES 2M–3M

*1,500 km a month at KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026) (diesel: KES 227.76/L). Typical factory figures — individual cars vary.

Honda Vezel 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid (2014–2019)

2014–2019 · typical price KES 2M–3M · source: GariSpec model library

Power
150 hp
Torque
160 Nm
Engine
1.5L 4-cyl hybrid (1.5L LEB inline-4 hybrid)
Engine size
1,496 cc
Cylinders
4
Fuel
Hybrid
Transmission
Dual-Clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
Ground clearance
185 mm
Fuel economy
21 km/L
Fuel tank
40 litres
Seats
5
0–100 km/h
10.5 s
Top speed
180 km/h

Kenya Fit

  • Fuel saver21 km/L — about KES 16,200 a month for 1,500 km at today’s pump price.
  • Traffic-jam friendlyHybrid: the electric motor does the stop-start work, so it sips fuel in Nairobi traffic.
  • Parts easy to findHonda spares are easy to find in Nairobi and major towns, and most mechanics know them.

What it means in plain English

Power — 150 hp, “Confident”. The Kenyan sweet spot: safe, quick overtakes on Nairobi–Nakuru with room to spare when fully loaded.

Torque — 160 Nm, “Moderate”. Pulls a family car well. You will hear the engine work up the Kikuyu–Limuru escarpment.

Ground clearance — 185 mm, “Raised”. Handles most estate roads, speed bumps and the odd murram stretch.

Fuel economy — 21 km/L, “Very frugal”. Among the cheapest cars to run in Kenya. Ideal for Uber/Bolt and long commutes. At KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026), 1,000 km costs about KES 10,800, 1,500 km about KES 16,200 and 2,500 km about KES 27,000.

Engine — 4 cylinders, “Kenya’s workhorse”. Smooth enough, economical, and strong when turbocharged — especially as a diesel. Parts on every street in Kirinyaga Road, and every mechanic knows them. The safest first-car choice.

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does the Honda Vezel have?

Depending on the version, the Honda Vezel makes 150 hp — 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid (2014–2019): 150 hp and 160 Nm. The Kenyan sweet spot: safe, quick overtakes on Nairobi–Nakuru with room to spare when fully loaded.

What is the fuel consumption of the Honda Vezel?

1.5L 4-cyl hybrid: about 21 km/L (≈ KES 16,200 a month for 1,500 km). Costs use KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026) and diesel at KES 227.76/L. Factory figures — Nairobi traffic uses more.

What is the ground clearance of the Honda Vezel?

About 185 mm. Handles most estate roads, speed bumps and the odd murram stretch.

What engine does the Honda Vezel use?

The Honda Vezel in Kenya comes with: 1.5L LEB inline-4 hybrid. Parts on every street in Kirinyaga Road, and every mechanic knows them. The safest first-car choice.

Is the Honda Vezel 2WD, AWD or 4WD?

Versions sold in Kenya are FWD. Two-wheel drive is fine on tarmac and light murram.

How many seats does the Honda Vezel have?

5 seats.

How much is a Honda Vezel in Kenya?

Typical Kenyan asking prices for imports in good condition are about KES 2M–3M, depending on year, mileage, grade and whether duty is paid.

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Typical factory figures for each version. Individual cars vary with trim, market and condition — confirm against the car’s documents and auction sheet. Spot a mistake? Tell us.