Ford Kuga (C394) Crossover (2008-2012)
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Ford Kuga (chassis code C394) is an affordable compact crossover in production from 2008 to 2012. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-5 engines that displaced 2.0 to 2.5 liters.
Designed by Ford for the European market, the Kuga has the underpinnings of an entry-level American crossover and the exterior design comparable to ugly Euro eco-boxes. The interesting option is the turbo I5 petrol engine, even though it was severely underpowered just like the diesels.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Ford Kuga I is hardly the "offroader" that Ford would like you to think.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 17% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Decent drivetrain reliability
Cons
- Rather ugly
- Bad 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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Specifications
| 2.0 TDCi 140 | 2.0 TDCi 140 4x4 | 2.0 TDCi 140 AT | 2.0 TDCi 163 | 2.0 TDCi 163 AT | 2.0 TDCi 136 | 2.0 TDCi 136 4x4 | 2.5 | 2.5 AT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fuel Capacity | 58.0 L / 15.3 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 645 kg / 1422 lbs | 558 kg / 1230 lbs | 523 kg / 1153 lbs | 558 kg / 1230 lbs | 523 kg / 1153 lbs | 645 kg / 1422 lbs | 645 kg / 1422 lbs | 645 kg / 1422 lbs | 645 kg / 1422 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 235/55 R17H | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door SUV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1710 mm / 67.3 in | 1710 mm / 67.3 in | 1710 mm / 67.3 in | 1710 mm / 67.3 in | 1710 mm / 67.3 in | 1677 mm / 66.0 in | 1677 mm / 66.0 in | 1677 mm / 66.0 in | 1677 mm / 66.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4443 mm / 174.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1842 mm / 72.5 in | 1842 mm / 72.5 in | 1842 mm / 72.5 in | 1842 mm / 72.5 in | 1842 mm / 72.5 in | 1832 mm / 72.1 in | 1832 mm / 72.1 in | 1832 mm / 72.1 in | 1832 mm / 72.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1605.0 kg / 3538.4 lbs | 1692.0 kg / 3730.2 lbs | 1707.0 kg / 3763.3 lbs | 1692.0 kg / 3730.2 lbs | 1707.0 kg / 3763.3 lbs | 2100.0 kg / 4629.7 lbs | 2100.0 kg / 4629.7 lbs | 1573.0 kg / 3467.9 lbs | 1613.0 kg / 3556.1 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm / 105.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 10.6 sec | 10.7 sec | 11.2 sec | 9.9 sec | 10.4 sec | 10.6 sec | 10.7 sec | 8.2 sec | 8.8 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 10.1 sec | 10.2 sec | 10.6 sec | 9.4 sec | 9.9 sec | 10.1 sec | 10.2 sec | 7.8 sec | 8.4 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (combined) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (combined) | 14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph | 188.0 km/h / 116.8 mph | 187.0 km/h / 116.2 mph | 198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph | 195.0 km/h / 121.2 mph | 182.0 km/h / 113.1 mph | 180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph | 210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.5 L / 154.0 cu-in / 2523.0 cc | 2.5 L / 154.0 cu-in / 2523.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW | 163.0 hp / 121.5 kW | 163.0 hp / 121.5 kW | 136.0 hp / 101.4 kW @ 4000 rpm | 136.0 hp / 101.4 kW @ 4000 rpm | 200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 6000 rpm | 200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 6000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 68.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 68.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 79.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 79.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 93.2 mm / 3.7 in | 93.2 mm / 3.7 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1500-4800 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1500-4800 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline- engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline- engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline- engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline- engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline- engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2010 ~ 2012 | 2010 ~ 2012 | 2010 ~ 2012 | 2010 ~ 2012 | 2010 ~ 2012 | 2008 ~ 2010 | 2008 ~ 2010 | 2008 ~ 2010 | 2008 ~ 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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