Subaru Forester 2024 vs Ford Kuga 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Subaru Forester is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Ford Kuga has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Subaru Forester is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Ford Kuga can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 | 1.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 180 HP | 150 - 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 - 241 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 9.5 - 9.9 seconds | |
| In general, Ford Kuga are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Forester. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 - 8.1 | 7.2 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Kuga. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 220 - 221 mm (8.7 - 8.7 inches) | 159 - 176 mm (6.3 - 6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester 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: | 4.66 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 4 cm longer than the Ford Kuga, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 779 litres | 412 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2107 litres | 1534 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Subaru Forester has 367 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 573 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Kuga, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`870 kg | ~ 2`075 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`681 kg | ~ 1`451 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 189 kg | ~ 624 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times less than Ford Kuga. Therefore, Ford Kuga is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 31 000 | no data | |
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