Subaru Forester 2018 vs Ford Kuga 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 30 HP more power than Ford Kuga, but torque is 104 NM less than Ford Kuga. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 |
no data | 1534 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Subaru Forester has 70 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`223 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 19 600 | |
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