The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 4x2 (10 - 14) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi 2x4 Powershift (17 - 18)
€ 20,000

€ 29,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 2.9 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
63.6
70.5
78.3
66.5
72.4
82.1
70.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
63.6 in
Height
66.5 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
679 lb
19.19 %

General
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
J10
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
115 hp
118 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
117 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
117 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
24.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
24.86 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
38 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
651 mi
Range
777 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
651 mi
777 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
117.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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