2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2010 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2010 Ford Kuga is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda Etude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Etude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Kuga weights approximately 476 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2010 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2010 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Etude | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
