Ford EcoSport 2012 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is a more dynamic driving. Ford EcoSport engine produces 14 HP less power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 172 NM less than Ford Kuga. Due to the lower power, Ford EcoSport reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford EcoSport consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford EcoSport could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1070 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: | 4.27 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 2.06 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Ford EcoSport is 17 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, 22 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 333 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1238 litres | no data | |
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Ford Kuga has more luggage space. Ford EcoSport has 77 litres less trunk space than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Ford EcoSport has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 270 percent more cases than Ford EcoSport, so Ford EcoSport quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 6400 | |
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