2008 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Kuga weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 330. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Kuga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |