The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 2x4 (17 - 19)
€ 20,600

€ 23,300

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
64.4
73
80.9
66.5
72.4
82.1
73 in
Width
72.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
64.4 in
Height
66.5 in
103.9
174.8
105.9
178.1
174.8 in
Length
178.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.61 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
SL
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
133 hp
118 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.5 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
29.5 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
592 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
503 mi
592 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft