The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 39,800

€ 28,800

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225 is 5.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
64
75
82.6
66
72.5
80.4
75 in
Width
72.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64 in
Height
66 in
107.8
180
105.9
174.9
180 in
Length
174.9 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.71 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
J
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
222 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
14.9 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
41 mpg
24 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
664 mi
Range
364 mi
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
664 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
109.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft