2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2012 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Kuga weights approximately 412 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Kuga. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Kuga has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Kuga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Kuga |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |