The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi 4x2 (11 - 14) vs. Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 26,500

€ 30,300

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Qashqai 1.6 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 1.6 EcoBoost.
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
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 dCi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3708 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
12 %

General
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
J10
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
128 hp
180 hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
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25.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
25.49 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
52 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
37 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
897 mi
Range
484 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
897 mi
484 mi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
145.8 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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