2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Kuga weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Mobilio | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
