Dacia Bigster I or Ford Kuga Mk3?

2024–present vs 2019–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Bigster I 4,570 mm, Kuga Mk3 4,645 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Bigster I 667 l, Kuga Mk3 475 l.
Lowest consumption: Bigster I 4.7 l/100 km, Kuga Mk3 0.9 l/100 km.
Power: Bigster I 96–114 kW, Kuga Mk3 88–179 kW.
Standard equipment: Bigster I 36 items (Essential), Kuga Mk3 27 items (Trend).
On Autodrom: Bigster I from €1,300 (1 listing); no Kuga Mk3 is listed right now.

Dacia Bigster I2024–present · 4 engines · Essential, Expression, Journey, ExtremeSpecifications →1 listing from €1,300 →

Ford Kuga Mk32019–present · 13 engines · Trend, Titanium, ST-Line, VignaleSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Dacia Bigster I2024–present1 listing · from €1,300	Ford Kuga Mk32019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,570 mm	Length4,614 mm–4,645 mm
Width	Width1,813 mm	Width1,883 mm
Height	Height1,705 mm	Height1,666 mm–1,673 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,702 mm	Wheelbase2,710 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance220 mm	Ground clearance175 mm–183 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume546 l–667 l	Trunk volume405 l–475 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,419 kg–1,512 kg	Curb weight1,488 kg–1,844 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank45 l–54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2024–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines13
Power	Power96–114 kW (131–155 hp)	Power88–179 kW (120–243 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8	Displacement (l)1.5–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid, Petrol + LPG	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · Hybrid 155	Lowest consumption0.9 l/100 km · 2.5 PHEV 243
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · Hybrid 155	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · 2.5 PHEV 243
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsEssential · Trend
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Essential	Items in the base trim27 · Trend
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim52 · Journey	Items in the top trim47 · Vignale
Equipment · Comfort9 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety14 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€1,300	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Dacia Bigster I or Ford Kuga Mk3?

Length: Ford Kuga Mk3 4,645 mm, Dacia Bigster I 4,570 mm (a 75 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,710 vs 2,702 mm. Boot: 475 vs 667 l.

Which uses less fuel — Dacia Bigster I or Ford Kuga Mk3?

The most frugal Dacia Bigster I uses 4.7 l/100 km (Hybrid 155); the most frugal Ford Kuga Mk3 0.9 l/100 km (2.5 PHEV 243).

Which is more powerful — Dacia Bigster I or Ford Kuga Mk3?

The strongest Dacia Bigster I makes 114 kW (155 hp) (Hybrid 155); the strongest Ford Kuga Mk3 179 kW (243 hp) (2.5 PHEV 243).

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