2005 Audi TT vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi TT would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi TT (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Kuga weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Audi TT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Audi TT (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Kuga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi TT | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | TT | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 53 L |
