Ford Kuga 2013 vs BMW X1 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 182 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Kuga engine produces 2 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Kuga consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, 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 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X1 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.55 m | |
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Ford Kuga is larger. Ford Kuga is 5 cm longer than the BMW X1, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Kuga is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1568 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Ford Kuga has more luggage capacity. Ford Kuga has 36 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Kuga (by 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Kuga is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Ford Kuga can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 11 000 | |
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