Subaru Forester 2005 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 22 HP more power than Ford Kuga, but torque is 134 NM less than Ford Kuga. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 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 600 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Kuga gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.68 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 4 cm longer than the Ford Kuga, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 387 litres | 410 litres | |
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Ford Kuga has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 23 litres less trunk space than the Ford Kuga. This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Ford Kuga has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Forester has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Ford Kuga, so Ford Kuga quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 6400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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