The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12) vs. Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi (17 - 18)
€ 30,300

€ 28,600

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi.
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
66
72.5
80.4
62.6
71.1
81.5
72.5 in
Width
71.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
66 in
Height
62.6 in
105.9
174.9
104.2
173
174.9 in
Length
173 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
3644 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
12.6 %

General
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
DM2
Generation
J11
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
197 hp
128 hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
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18.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
18.5 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
23 mpg
53 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
16 mpg
city
46 mpg
30 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
350 mi
Range
777 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
350 mi
777 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
195.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









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