Ford Kuga 2019 vs Subaru Forester 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Kuga) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Forester) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is more dynamic to drive. Ford Kuga engine produces 40 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 204 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 63 litres | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.73 m | |
| Ford Kuga is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Kuga is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1534 litres | 1779 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Ford Kuga has 70 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 245 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Kuga is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Ford Kuga can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`245 kg | 2`223 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`655 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 568 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 17 000 | |
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