2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Ford Kuga
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion and 2009 Ford Kuga were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Kuga weights approximately 568 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion. 2009 Ford Fusion 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. 2009 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fusion | Kuga |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |