The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 2WD (10 - 10) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (14 - 17)
€ 19,500

€ 31,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Qashqai 1.6 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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3717 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
692 lb
18.62 %

General
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
J10
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)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
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
112 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
112 hp
180 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
115 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
115 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Qashqai 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
27.01 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
36 mpg
32 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
38 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
612 mi
Range
504 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
612 mi
504 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
125 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).
140.2 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1010 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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