2010 GMC Savana vs. 2010 Ford Kuga
To start off, both 2010 GMC Savana and 2010 Ford Kuga were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2010 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 881 kg more than 2010 Ford Kuga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Savana. 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 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Kuga. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Kuga has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Kuga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2010 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Savana | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 623 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2421 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |
