The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 17) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 28,800
€ 26,100
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 DIG-T is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
62.6
71.1
81.5
66
72.5
80.4
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
62.6 in
Height
66 in
104.2
172.3
105.9
174.9
172.3 in
Length
174.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.57 %
General
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
J11
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
161 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
161 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
19.03 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
24 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
49 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
589 mi
Range
364 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
589 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 DIG-T
109.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
44.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft
