2012 Ford Ka vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, both 2012 Ford Ka and 2012 Ford Kuga were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Kuga weights approximately 485 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Ka. 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, 2012 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Ka | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ka | Kuga |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |