2006 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2009 Ford Kuga is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 296 kg more than 2009 Ford Kuga.
Because 2009 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118. 2006 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Kuga has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Kuga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 2009 Ford Kuga | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Kuga |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |