Comparison:Ford Kuga 2024 (new) Vs. Nissan X-Trail 2022 (new)

Dimensions

When it comes to dimensions, the Nissan X-Trail is slightly longer (4680mm) than the Ford Kuga (4614mm), offering a bit more presence on the road. However, the Kuga boasts a marginally longer wheelbase (2710mm) than the X-Trail (2705mm), which might result in a slightly more comfortable ride. The Kuga is also wider (1883mm), including mirrors (2178mm), when compared to the X-Trail (1840mm and 2065mm including mirrors). In terms of height, the X-Trail (1720mm) is taller than the Kuga (1661mm), potentially providing more headroom for occupants.

In conclusion, the choice between the Ford Kuga and Nissan X-Trail in terms of dimensions will largely depend on your preferences for size and presence on the road.

Boot/interior

When it comes to boot and interior space, the Ford Kuga has a larger boot capacity when the rear seats are folded, with 1534 liters available up to the roof, compared to the Nissan X-Trail's 1424 liters. However, the X-Trail offers a more versatile boot space range, from 177 liters with the rear seats up to 585 liters, depending on configuration. Both SUVs have seating for 5 passengers and come equipped with Isofix child seat fittings as standard.

Overall, the Ford Kuga presents a slightly larger boot space, but the Nissan X-Trail might be a better choice for those who require a more versatile and configurable boot.

Engines/drivetrain

The Ford Kuga and Nissan X-Trail have quite a few differences when it comes to engines and drivetrain. The Kuga offers more gears, with a range of 1 to 8, depending on the engine variant (engines like the 2.5 PHEV ST-Line CVT at 1 gear and the 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line Allroad Automatic at 8 gears), while the X-Trail has only 1 gear. The X-Trail, however, comes with 3 cylinders, offering better fuel efficiency than the Kuga's 3 to 4 cylinders. In terms of speed and power, the Kuga possesses a wider range (max speed of 177-208km/h and power of 88-165kW) in comparison to the X-Trail (max speed of 170-200km/h and power of 120-157kW). However, the X-Trail leads in terms of torque (300-525Nm compared to Kuga's 240-400Nm) and has a smaller cubic capacity (1497ccm) than the Kuga (1496-2488ccm). The acceleration advantage is held by the X-Trail, with a 0-100km/h time range of 7.0-9.6 seconds, while Kuga ranged between 8.7-12.0 seconds.

Ultimately, the choice between these two models in terms of engines and drivetrain comes down to personal preferences and priorities, such as fuel efficiency, performance, and driving experience.

Consumption/ecology

When looking at fuel consumption and environmental factors, the Nissan X-Trail holds an advantage in tank size, with a 55-liter capacity, compared to the Ford Kuga's 45-54 liters. However, the Kuga produces fewer CO2 emissions (22.0-159.0g/km) compared to the X-Trail (131.0-161.0g/km). In terms of tire size, the X-Trail has larger tires (235/60R18) compared to the Kuga (225/65R17). Interestingly, the Kuga has a broader noise range (65-70dB) than the X-Trail (62-64dB).

Ultimately, eco-conscious drivers might lean more towards the Ford Kuga due to its lower CO2 emissions, while others may prioritize fuel tank size or noise levels during their decision-making process.

Weight/towing

Comparing towing capabilities and weight, the Ford Kuga has a lighter empty weight (1564-1844kg) compared to the Nissan X-Trail (1664-1961kg). Nonetheless, the X-Trail comes with a slightly higher permissible total weight (2100-2535kg) as opposed to the Kuga (2075-2320kg). Towing capacities for both vehicles are comparable, with the Kuga ranging between 1200-2100kg for a braked trailer, and the X-Trail between 670-2000kg. The Kuga does have the advantage when it comes to towing without brakes, with a fixed 750kg capacity, compared to the X-Trail's 670-750kg range. The X-Trail is also able to carry a higher roof load (100kg) and has the same towbar load capacity (100kg) as the Kuga (75kg and 100kg, respectively).

Overall, both vehicles have competitive towing and weight capacities, with the Ford Kuga potentially better for lighter loads and the Nissan X-Trail for heavier requirements.

Offroad

In terms of off-road capabilities, the Ford Kuga offers the only available data with a departure angle range of 22.60-24.40 degrees (depending on the engine variant) and an approach angle range of 18.00-19.30 degrees. Unfortunately, there is no available data for the Nissan X-Trail in this category.

With only the Ford Kuga providing off-road data, off-road-oriented drivers might consider this model more suitable for their needs.

EV

When it comes to electric vehicle capabilities, the Ford Kuga is the only model with available data in this category. The Kuga's available range (WLTP) varies between 56-65 kilometers for engines like the 2.5 PHEV ST-Line CVT and the 2.5 Plugin-Hybrid Titanium CVT. The total battery capacity for the Kuga ranges from 1.1kWh up to 14.4kWh, depending on the engine variant.

Given that only the Ford Kuga has available EV data, environmentally-conscious drivers or those interested in an electric vehicle option might want to consider this model over the Nissan X-Trail.