The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 2.0 4x2 CVT-Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)
€ 25,600

€ 31,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Qashqai 2.0 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 2.0 TDCi.
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
725 lb
19.27 %

General
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
J10
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)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
139 hp
138 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Qashqai 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
21.86 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
31 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
539 mi
Range
601 mi
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
539 mi
601 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
127.6 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
142.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1283 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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