The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T (17 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 (08 - 10)
€ 27,000

€ 28,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF.
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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
173
105.9
174.9
173 in
Length
174.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
13.84 %

General
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
J11
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDCi DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
161 hp
134 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.54 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
19.03 lb/hp
26.54 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
697 mi
Range
563 mi
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
697 mi
563 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
109.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft