Kia Sportage 2018 vs Ford Kuga 2016

 
Kia Sportage
2018 - 2021
Ford Kuga
2016 - 2019
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 177 HP149 HP
Torque: 265 NM230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds9.7 seconds
Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive.
Kia Sportage engine produces 28 HP more power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Ford Kuga. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.88.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km10.6 l/100km
The Kia Sportage is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Kia Sportage consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway930 km on highway
690 km with real consumption560 km with real consumption
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)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 250'000 km560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Kuga engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 14 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ElantraUsed also on Ford Mondeo
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.52 m
Width: 1.86 m1.84 m
Height: 1.65 m1.69 m
Kia Sportage is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 503 litres406 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1492 litresno data
Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 97 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The Ford Kuga may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Kuga.
Gross weight (kg): 2`200no data
Safety:
Ford Kuga scores higher in safety tests.
Quality:
low

low
Kia Sportage has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Kuga, so Kia Sportage quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 21 80013 600
Pros and Cons: Kia Sportage has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
Ford Kuga has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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