Ford Kuga 2013 vs BMW X1 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Kuga engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Kuga consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Kuga consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 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 16 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): | 2`250 | 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 (€): | 11 000 | 9000 | |
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