The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 4x2 (10 - 14) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 20,000
€ 28,800
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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 1.6
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
686 lb
19.35 %
General
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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 manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
115 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
117 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
117 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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24.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
24.86 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
38 mpg
24 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
651 mi
Range
364 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
651 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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).
187.5 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
117.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft
