Ford EcoSport 2012 vs Ford Kuga 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is a more dynamic driving. Ford EcoSport engine produces 60 HP less power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 134 NM less than Ford Kuga. Due to the lower power, Ford EcoSport reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.9 | |
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The Ford EcoSport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford EcoSport consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the Ford EcoSport over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Ford EcoSport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
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Ford EcoSport is smaller. Ford EcoSport is 43 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Ford EcoSport is 1 cm lower. | |||
| 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford EcoSport is 1 metres less than that of the Ford Kuga, which means Ford EcoSport can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`800 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Ford EcoSport has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Ford EcoSport, so Ford EcoSport quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 7000 | |
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