Toyota RAV4 2012 vs Ford Kuga 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota RAV4) 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: | 176 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 13 HP more power than Ford Kuga, but torque is 107 NM less than Ford Kuga. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.2 | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1090 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota RAV4 is 5 cm longer than the Ford Kuga, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | 1568 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Toyota RAV4 has 121 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 137 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Kuga, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`034 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 11 000 | |
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