The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 2.0 4x4 CVT-Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 2x4 (08 - 10)
€ 27,200

€ 26,600

€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF.
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3468 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.56 %

General
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
J10
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
139 hp
134 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
23.06 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
29 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
505 mi
Range
591 mi
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
505 mi
591 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
125.5 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
151.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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