2005 Peugeot 406 vs. 2010 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2010 Ford Kuga is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 406 would be higher. Both 2005 Peugeot 406 and 2010 Ford Kuga are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 134 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Kuga weights approximately 196 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 406.
Because 2010 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 406. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Peugeot 406 | 2010 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 406 | Kuga |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |