Ford Kuga Mk2 or Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)?

2012–2019 vs 2006–2014 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Kuga Mk2 4,541 mm, Freelander 2 (L359) 4,500 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Kuga Mk2 456 l, Freelander 2 (L359) 755 l.
Lowest consumption: Kuga Mk2 4.4 l/100 km, Freelander 2 (L359) 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: Kuga Mk2 88–178 kW, Freelander 2 (L359) 110–171 kW.
Standard equipment: Kuga Mk2 37 items (Trend), Freelander 2 (L359) 29 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Kuga Mk22012–2019 · 13 engines · Trend, Titanium, ST-Line, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)2006–2014 · 4 engines · S, XS, HSESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Kuga Mk22012–2019no listings	Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)2006–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,524 mm–4,541 mm	Length4,500 mm
Width	Width1,838 mm	Width1,910 mm
Height	Height1,702 mm	Height1,740 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,690 mm	Wheelbase2,660 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance185 mm–191 mm	Ground clearance210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume456 l	Trunk volume755 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,504 kg–1,716 kg	Curb weight1,670 kg–1,855 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2019	Production years2006–2014
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines4
Power	Power88–178 kW (120–242 hp)	Power110–171 kW (150–232 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.5	Displacement (l)2.2–3.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.5 TDCi 120	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 2.2 eD4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.0 EcoBoost 242 4WD	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 3.2 i6
Top speed	Top speed225 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsTrend · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · Trend	Items in the base trim29 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Titanium	Items in the top trim37 · HSE
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 3
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✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety10 · 8
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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
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)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Kuga Mk2 or Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)?

Length: Ford Kuga Mk2 4,541 mm, Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359) 4,500 mm (a 41 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,690 vs 2,660 mm. Boot: 456 vs 755 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Kuga Mk2 or Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)?

The most frugal Ford Kuga Mk2 uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.5 TDCi 120); the most frugal Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359) 5.7 l/100 km (2.2 eD4).

Which is more powerful — Ford Kuga Mk2 or Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359)?

The strongest Ford Kuga Mk2 makes 178 kW (242 hp) (2.0 EcoBoost 242 4WD); the strongest Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359) 171 kW (232 hp) (3.2 i6).

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