Mazda CX-5 2012 vs Ford Kuga 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-5 engine produces 13 HP less power than Ford Kuga, but torque is 40 NM more than Ford Kuga. Despite less power, Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-5 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda CX-5 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda CX-5 is 2 cm longer than the Ford Kuga, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
1620 litres | 1568 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage capacity. Mazda CX-5 has 49 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 52 litres).  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average  | above average  | |
| Mazda CX-5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Kuga, so Mazda CX-5 quality could be a bit better.  | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 10 800 | |
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