Ford Kuga I

Ford Kuga I
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The Ford Kuga I (2008–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 32 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: C394 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,440–4,450 mm RDW4,443 mm
Width1,840–1,860 mm RDW1,842 mm
Height1,710 mm RDW1,710 mm
Wheelbase2,690 mm RDW2,690 mm
Front track1,554–1,580 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,555–1,590 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,473–1,572 kg RDW1,573–1,672 kg
Mass in running order1,573–1,672 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight2,060–2,160 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,500–2,100 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Performance
Top speed182–210 km/h RDW180–210 km/h
0–100 km/h–8.2–10.7 s
Torque240–340 Nm ASTRA320–366 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/45R19, 235/50R18, 235/55R17, 235/60R16, 215/65R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years74.0% (73.6–74.4)77.9%50,694
13 years and older70.9% (70.5–71.3)69.2%52,475

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres37.2%31.2%
Suspension33.4%34.6%
Brakes25.5%32.0%
Lights and electrics23.6%23.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks13.6%12.4%
Body, chassis and structure10.1%13.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 32 versions of the Ford Kuga I

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European Union 11 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20122.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel163–164 g/km159,528
2011–20122.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel168–169 g/km43,865
2011–20122.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel162–163 g/km6,251
2011–20122.5 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol240–241 g/km2,645
2010–2012––Diesel166–171 g/km426
20121.6 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol154 g/km33
2010–2012––Petrol236–239 g/km616
20121.6 L134 kW (182 PS)Petrol179 g/km13
20102.0 L–Diesel164 g/km129,020
20102.5 L–Petrol239 g/km3,066
2010––Other fuel170 g/km140

United Kingdom 14 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20122.0 Duratorq TDCi (140PS) (+DPF)2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9–6.0 L/100 km NEDC154–159 g/km
20122.0 Duratorq TDCi (140PS) (+DPF)2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20122.0 Duratorq TDCi (163PS) (+DPF)2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
20122.0 Duratorq TDCi (163PS) (+DPF)2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20122.5 Duratec (200PS)2.5 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual9.9 L/100 km NEDC234 g/km
20122.5 Duratec (200PS)2.5 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic10.3 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
2008–20102.0 Duratorq TDCi (136PS) (+DPF) · 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (136ps) (+DPF)2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.1–6.4 L/100 km NEDC159–169 g/km
20102.0 Duratorq TDCi (140ps) (+DPF)2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9–6.0 L/100 km NEDC156–159 g/km
20102.0 Duratorq TDCi (140ps) (+DPF)2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20102.0 Duratorq TDCi (163ps) (+DPF)2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
20102.0 Duratorq TDCi (163ps) (+DPF)2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2009–20102.5 Duratec (200PS) · 2.5 Duratec (200ps)2.5 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual9.9 L/100 km NEDC234 g/km
2009–20102.5 Duratec (200PS) · 2.5 Duratec (200ps)2.5 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic10.3 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
2008–20092.0 Duratorq TDCi (136PS) (+DPF)2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km

France 7 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012KUGA 2000 TDCi (140ch) FAP 4X4–103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2012KUGA 2000 TDCi (140ch) FAP PowerShift 4X4–103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2012KUGA 2000 TDCi (140ch) FAP–103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012KUGA 2000 TDCi (163ch) FAP 4X4–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2012KUGA 2000 TDCi (163ch) FAP PowerShift 4X4–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2012KUGA 2500 (200ch) BVM6 AWD–147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual9.9 L/100 km NEDC234 g/km
2012KUGA 2500 (200ch) BVA5 AWD–147 kW (200 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic10.3 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.