Kia Sportage NQ5 vs Ford Kuga III: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Kia · 2021–present
Sportage NQ5
- Power
- 100 kW136 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.4 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,598 kg
Ford · 2019–present
Kuga III
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 88–165 kW120–224 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: Harvey Bold / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
In plain words
Ford Kuga III is the older design (from 2019); Kia Sportage NQ5 arrived in 2021. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Ford Kuga III yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Kia Sportage NQ5 | Ford Kuga III | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.6 CRDi 48V mild hybrid · diesel · 100 kW (136 PS) | No data |
| Production years | 2021–present | 2019–present |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | South Korea | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 100 kW (136 PS) 134 hp | 88–165 kW (120–224 PS) 118–221 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 85–195 kW (116–265 PS) 114–261 hp | 88–165 kW (120–224 PS) 118–221 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 11.4 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 180 km/h 112 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 63 kW/t 76 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | No data |
| Engine | 1,600 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,515 mm 177.8 in † | No data |
| Width | 1,865 mm 73.4 in † | No data |
| Height | 1,650 mm 65.0 in † | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm 105.5 in † | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,598 kg 3,523 lb | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 526 l 18.6 cu ft | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 54 l 14.3 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 5.1 l/100 km 46.1 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 133 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,260/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 1,059 km 658 mi estimated | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2022) | ★★★★★ (2019) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Class.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel. † from another version of this generation.