Subaru Forester 2018 vs Ford Kuga 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) 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: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 40 HP less power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 204 NM less than Ford Kuga. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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: | 4.63 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 1 cm longer than the Ford Kuga, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1779 litres | 1534 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Subaru Forester has 70 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 245 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: | 2`223 kg | 2`245 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 568 kg | 585 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 17 000 | |
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