Ford Kuga 2020 vs Opel Grandland 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Kuga) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Grandland) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Ford Kuga engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Grandland, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Opel Grandland. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.9 | |
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The Opel Grandland is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Kuga consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Grandland, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Kuga could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Opel Grandland 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 188 mm (7.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Grandland can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Grandland version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.61 m | |
| Ford Kuga is 14 cm longer than the Opel Grandland, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Kuga is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 514 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1481 litres | 1652 litres | |
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Opel Grandland has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Kuga uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Grandland (by 171 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Kuga is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Grandland. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`280 kg | 2`090 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`698 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 582 kg | 590 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 12 200 | |
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