The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12) vs. DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 30,300

€ 40,600

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo is 5.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180.
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
66
72.5
80.4
64
75
82.6
72.5 in
Width
75 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66 in
Height
64 in
105.9
174.9
107.8
180
174.9 in
Length
180 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
3644 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.61 %

General
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
DM2
Generation
J
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3750 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
197 hp
175 hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
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18.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
18.5 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
23 mpg
48 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
16 mpg
city
42 mpg
30 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
350 mi
Range
697 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
350 mi
697 mi
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
195.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft










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