The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T (18 - ..) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)
€ 21,800

€ 30,300

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
62.6
71.1
81.5
66
72.5
80.4
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
62.6 in
Height
66 in
104.2
173
105.9
174.9
173 in
Length
174.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3644 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
613 lb
16.82 %

General
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
J11
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
138 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
120 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.5 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
21.96 lb/hp
18.5 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
44 mpg
23 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
52 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
645 mi
Range
350 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
645 mi
350 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
195.2 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
100.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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