Subaru Forester 2021 vs Ford Kuga 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 182 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 239 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 62 HP more power than Ford Kuga, but torque is 61 NM less than Ford Kuga. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Ford Kuga 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 234 mm (9.2 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: | 4.64 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 3 cm longer than the Ford Kuga, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 762 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2101 litres | 1534 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Subaru Forester has 327 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 567 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: | no data | 2`110 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 17 200 | |
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