The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)
€ 28,700
€ 30,300
€ 28,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT is 2.4 inches shorter and 2.9 inches lower.
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
63.1
72.5
79.7
66
72.5
80.4
72.5 in
Width
72.5 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.1 in
Height
66 in
103.9
172.5
105.9
174.9
172.5 in
Length
174.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3644 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.72 %
General
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
NU
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.5 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
20.75 lb/hp
18.5 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
23 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
49 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
575 mi
Range
350 mi
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
575 mi
350 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
195.2 kWh
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
102.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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



















