Ford C-Max 2015 vs Ford Kuga 2016
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Ford C-Max engine produces 39 HP less power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 225 NM less than Ford Kuga. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.2 | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford C-Max consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford C-Max could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Ford Kuga gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.69 m | |
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Ford C-Max is smaller. Ford C-Max is 14 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford C-Max is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1212 litres | 1603 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford C-Max has 88 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The Ford Kuga may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Kuga (by 391 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Kuga scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Kuga scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Kuga has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Kuga, so Ford Kuga quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 13 800 | |
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