2009 BMW 630 vs. 2011 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2011 Ford Kuga is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2011 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 68 kg more than 2011 Ford Kuga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 2011 Ford Kuga | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Kuga |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 268 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |