Renault Kadjar 2015 vs Ford Kuga 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Renault Kadjar is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kadjar engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Ford Kuga. Thanks to more power Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Kadjar consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kadjar could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Ford Kuga gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Renault Kadjar has 4x4: Kadjar has an automatic four-wheel drive system with three modes: 2WD, AUTO and LOCK. In 2WD and AUTO modes, it`s a front-wheel drive vehicle under normal conditions. In AUTO mode, if wheel spin is detected, up to 50% of torque can be sent to the rear wheels. In LOCK mode, the center differential is engaged to provide a preset 50/50 power distribution between the front and rear axles. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.69 m | |
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Renault Kadjar is smaller. Renault Kadjar is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Kadjar is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1603 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Kadjar has 16 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Kuga (by 125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Kuga, which means Renault Kadjar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Kuga is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 16 000 | |
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