The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi 2WD (10 - 10) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)
€ 21,400

€ 32,200

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi.
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
63.6
70.5
78.3
67
72.4
82.1
70.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
63.6 in
Height
67 in
103.5
170.5
105.9
178.1
170.5 in
Length
178.1 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
3292 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
12.54 %

General
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
J10
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
102 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
102 hp
161 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
109 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
32.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
32.27 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
45 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
601 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
777 mi
601 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
107 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).
127.6 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
107 kWh
127.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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