2009 Mazda 5 vs. 2010 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2010 Ford Kuga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 5 weights approximately 74 kg more than 2010 Ford Kuga.
Because 2010 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda 5. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda 5 | 2010 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | 5 | Kuga |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |