Ford Kuga 2016 vs Subaru XV 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Ford Kuga and Subaru XV have the same engine power, but Ford Kuga torque is 44 NM more than Subaru XV. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
|
The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Kuga consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Kuga could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Kuga consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru XV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.62 m | |
|
Ford Kuga is larger. Ford Kuga is 7 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Kuga is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Kuga is 0.5 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means Ford Kuga can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 11 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Ford Kuga has
|
Subaru XV has
| |