Ford Kuga 2013 vs Toyota RAV4 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 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 (Toyota RAV4) 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: | 163 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford Kuga engine produces 13 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 107 NM more than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.4 | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Kuga consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Ford Kuga over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Ford Kuga 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) | |
| Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Kuga is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Kuga is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1568 litres | 1705 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Ford Kuga has 121 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 137 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Kuga is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Ford Kuga can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`034 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 11 200 | |
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