Ford Kuga Mk2 or Mazda CX-5 KE?

2012–2019 vs 2012–2017 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Kuga Mk2 4,541 mm, CX-5 KE 4,555 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Kuga Mk2 456 l, CX-5 KE 503 l.
Lowest consumption: Kuga Mk2 4.4 l/100 km, CX-5 KE 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: Kuga Mk2 88–178 kW, CX-5 KE 110–141 kW.
Standard equipment: Kuga Mk2 37 items (Trend), CX-5 KE 36 items (Prime-Line).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Mazda CX-5 KE2012–2017 · 12 engines · Prime-Line, Center-Line, Sports-Line, DriveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Kuga Mk22012–2019no listings	Mazda CX-5 KE2012–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,524 mm–4,541 mm	Length4,555 mm
Width	Width1,838 mm	Width1,840 mm
Height	Height1,702 mm	Height1,670 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,690 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance185 mm–191 mm	Ground clearance210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume456 l	Trunk volume503 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,504 kg–1,716 kg	Curb weight1,440 kg–1,625 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank56 l–58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2019	Production years2012–2017
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines12
Power	Power88–178 kW (120–242 hp)	Power110–141 kW (150–192 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.5	Displacement (l)2.0–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.5 TDCi 120	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.0 EcoBoost 242 4WD	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 175 AWD
Top speed	Top speed225 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsTrend · Prime-Line
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · Trend	Items in the base trim36 · Prime-Line
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Titanium	Items in the top trim45 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 10
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 · 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✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Kuga Mk2 or Mazda CX-5 KE?

Length: Mazda CX-5 KE 4,555 mm, Ford Kuga Mk2 4,541 mm (a 14 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,690 mm. Boot: 503 vs 456 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Kuga Mk2 or Mazda CX-5 KE?

The most frugal Ford Kuga Mk2 uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.5 TDCi 120); the most frugal Mazda CX-5 KE 4.6 l/100 km (2.2 Skyactiv-D 150).

Which is more powerful — Ford Kuga Mk2 or Mazda CX-5 KE?

The strongest Ford Kuga Mk2 makes 178 kW (242 hp) (2.0 EcoBoost 242 4WD); the strongest Mazda CX-5 KE 141 kW (192 hp) (2.5 Skyactiv-G 192 AWD).

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