Ford Kuga 2008 2.5 Turbo AWD

Ford Kuga 2008 2.5 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Ford Kuga 2008 2.5 Turbo AWD has been produced from January, 2009 to January, 2013. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 200 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Ford Kuga 2008 - 2013 version and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 1600 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 400 000 to 670 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Ford Kuga 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.8 litres.

Ford Kuga 2008 2.5 Turbo AWD has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Ford Kuga 2008 2.5 Turbo AWD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 210 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Ford Kuga 2008 2.5 Turbo AWD in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.9 litres per 100km (10.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 58 litres or 15.32 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Ford real everyday fuel consumption is 11.1 litres per 100 km, which is 12% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Ford Kuga fuel consumption.

Ford Kuga safety

During safety testing Ford Kuga has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Ford Kuga is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Ford Kuga got three stars.

With the same engine there is also Ford Kuga version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Ford Kuga 2008 2.5 Turbo AWD Automatic 4x4 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.6 seconds later (in 8.8 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 10.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 11.5 litres per 100 km.
Ford Kuga 2008

Ford Kuga 2008 2.5 Turbo AWD technical data

Model: Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo AWD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2009. January ... 2013. January 
Engine: 2521 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: 234 g/km
Power: 200 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 320 NM ON 1600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 210 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.9 (combined) 13.9 (urban) 7.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.1 l/100km (21.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres (15.3 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.44m (length) 1.84m (width) 1.68m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 410 litres
Gross weight: 2130 kg

Ford Kuga 2008 2.5 Turbo AWD engine HYDB

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 400,000 to 670,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2522 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 93.2 mm
Compression ratio 9 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Ford Kuga 2008 2.5 Turbo AWD oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts)
Power 200 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 320 NM ON 1600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 5 years

All Ford Kuga crossover [2008 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Ford Kuga 2008 2.0 TDCi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 136 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Ford Kuga 2008 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Jan 2008 — Dec 2010 2.0 Diesel 136 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Ford Kuga 2009 2.5 Turbo AWD Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.5 Petrol 200 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Ford Kuga 2008 2.5 Turbo AWD Automatic 4x4

Only version with automatic transmission

2.5 Petrol 200 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Ford Kuga 2008 reviews
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