Lexus NX 2017 vs Ford Kuga 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus NX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Kuga) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus NX engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Kuga, but torque is 90 NM less than Ford Kuga. Thanks to more power Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 54 litres | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus NX can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus NX is 2 cm longer than the Ford Kuga, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus NX is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1534 litres | |
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Lexus NX has more luggage capacity. Lexus NX has 40 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 19 600 | |
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