Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2010–2017
Ford Kuga
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ford Kuga. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 5.4 L/100km: 52 mpg UK, 44 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 5.4 L/100km
- 2017 official
- UK mpg
- 52 mpg
- US mpg
- 44 mpg
- On a full tank
- 1,000 km
- 54 L tank
What a Kuga costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $15.88 per 100 km | $1,746 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $13.01 per 100 km | $1,445 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £15.16 per 100 miles | £1,061 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $9.99 per 100 miles | $1,349 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
3rd generation, 2020–2027
Specs for the 2.5 FHEV; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Medium SUV
- Generation
- 3rd generation
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,614 mm
- Width
- 1,883 mm
- Height
- 1,665 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,710 mm
- Boot
- 475 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol hybrid
- Engine size
- 2,488 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 140 kW
- Gearbox
- E-CVT
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 54 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2019
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2019
Mk3, 2020–2027
Specs for the 1.5 EcoBoost; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- Mk3
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,614 mm
- Width
- 1,883 mm
- Height
- 1,661 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,710 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,496 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 240 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 54 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2019
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
Kuga III, 2020–2027
Specs for the 2.0 EcoBlue AWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Medium SUV
- Generation
- Kuga III
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,531 mm
- Width
- 2,085 mm
- Height
- 1,694 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,690 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,614 kg
- Boot
- 456 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,748 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 370 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 54 L
- Uses AdBlue
- Yes
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2019
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2019
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
Kuga II, 2013–2019
Specs for the 2.0 TDCi AWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- Kuga II
- Built
- 2013-2019
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,524 mm
- Width
- 1,839 mm
- Height
- 1,684 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,690 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,614 kg
- Boot
- 971 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 103 kW
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.6 L/100km
- CO₂
- 149 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
Mk2, 2012–2019
Specs for the 1.5 EcoBoost; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- Mk2
- Built
- 2012-2019
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,524 mm
- Width
- 1,839 mm
- Height
- 1,684 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,690 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,631 kg
- Boot
- 971 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,653 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 122 kW
- Torque
- 240 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
Kuga I, 2008–2012
Specs for the 2.0 TDCi; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- Kuga I
- Built
- 2008-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,524 mm
- Width
- 1,839 mm
- Height
- 1,684 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,690 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,614 kg
- Boot
- 971 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 103 kW
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2008
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2008
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 8.2 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 5.6 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.3 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.3 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 10.3 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km | 44 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
Ford Kuga questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Kuga?
The 2017 Ford Kuga uses 5.4 L/100km by its official figures: 52 mpg in UK gallons and 44 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Kuga cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,746 in New Zealand, $1,445 in Australia, £1,061 in United Kingdom, $1,349 in United States.
How far does a Ford Kuga go on a full tank?
About 1,000 km (621 miles) from its 54 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Ford Kuga tow?
1,500 kg braked, for the 2.5 FHEV.
How big is the Ford Kuga's boot?
475 L, for the 2.5 FHEV.
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What will a drive in your Kuga cost?
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