Ford Kuga 2008 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Kuga engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Kuga consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Ford Kuga over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Kuga consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
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Ford Kuga is smaller, but slightly higher. Ford Kuga is 13 cm shorter than the BMW X3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Ford Kuga has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Ford Kuga has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Ford Kuga, so Ford Kuga quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6800 | |
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