Ford Kuga Mk3 or Kia Sportage V (NQ5)?

2019–present vs 2021–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Kuga Mk3 4,645 mm, Sportage V (NQ5) 4,660 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Kuga Mk3 475 l, Sportage V (NQ5) 591 l.
Lowest consumption: Kuga Mk3 0.9 l/100 km, Sportage V (NQ5) 1.4 l/100 km.
Power: Kuga Mk3 88–179 kW, Sportage V (NQ5) 85–195 kW.
Standard equipment: Kuga Mk3 27 items (Trend), Sportage V (NQ5) 41 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Kia Sportage V (NQ5)2021–present · 12 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Kuga Mk32019–presentno listings	Kia Sportage V (NQ5)2021–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,614 mm–4,645 mm	Length4,515 mm–4,660 mm
Width	Width1,883 mm	Width1,865 mm
Height	Height1,666 mm–1,673 mm	Height1,645 mm–1,660 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,710 mm	Wheelbase2,680 mm–2,755 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance175 mm–183 mm	Ground clearance170 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume405 l–475 l	Trunk volume540 l–591 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,488 kg–1,844 kg	Curb weight1,490 kg–1,935 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–54 l	Fuel tank52 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2019–present	Production years2021–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines12
Power	Power88–179 kW (120–243 hp)	Power85–195 kW (116–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.5	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption0.9 l/100 km · 2.5 PHEV 243	Lowest consumption1.4 l/100 km · 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · 2.5 PHEV 243	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 1.6 T-GDI HEV 230
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed201 km/h
Trim levelsTrend · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Trend	Items in the base trim41 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Vignale	Items in the top trim57 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort5 · 11
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
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 · Interior4 · 7
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
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 · 5
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 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 11
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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
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 · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Kuga Mk3 or Kia Sportage V (NQ5)?

Length: Kia Sportage V (NQ5) 4,660 mm, Ford Kuga Mk3 4,645 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,755 vs 2,710 mm. Boot: 591 vs 475 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Kuga Mk3 or Kia Sportage V (NQ5)?

The most frugal Ford Kuga Mk3 uses 0.9 l/100 km (2.5 PHEV 243); the most frugal Kia Sportage V (NQ5) 1.4 l/100 km (1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265).

Which is more powerful — Ford Kuga Mk3 or Kia Sportage V (NQ5)?

The strongest Ford Kuga Mk3 makes 179 kW (243 hp) (2.5 PHEV 243); the strongest Kia Sportage V (NQ5) 195 kW (265 hp) (1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265).

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