The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi 4x2 (10 - 14) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 2x4 (10 - 12)
€ 21,900

€ 27,700

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF.
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
63.6
70.5
78.3
66
72.5
80.4
70.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.6 in
Height
66 in
103.5
170.5
105.9
174.9
170.5 in
Length
174.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
3126 lb
Curb Weight
3492 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.48 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
108 hp
138 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
110 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.3 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
28.94 lb/hp
25.3 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
48 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
825 mi
Range
611 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
825 mi
611 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
121.3 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
100.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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