The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (18 - ..) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 2x4 (17 - 19)
€ 25,500

€ 29,500

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
64.4
73
82.1
66.5
72.4
82.1
73 in
Width
72.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
64.4 in
Height
66.5 in
105.1
176.6
105.9
178.1
176.6 in
Length
178.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.67 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
QL
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
130 hp
148 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
25.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
25.27 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
34 mpg
43 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
559 mi
Range
678 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
559 mi
678 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
130.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1402 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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