Kia Sportage JE vs Ford Kuga I: specs side by side

Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Kia · 2004–2010

Sportage JE

Version (6 versions)

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Ford · 2008–2012

No versions in our catalog yet

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Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Off-road Kuga I Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV

Kia Sportage JE is the older design (from 2004); Ford Kuga I arrived in 2008. On the catalog figures, the Ford Kuga I is the pick for off-road.

General
	Kia Sportage JE	Ford Kuga I
Version	diesel · 103 kW (140 PS)	No data
Production years	2004–2010	2008–2012
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.	103 kW (140 PS) 138 hp	100–147 kW (136–200 PS) 134–197 hp Better
Power, all versions	83–129 kW (113–175 PS) 111–173 hp	100–147 kW (136–200 PS) 134–197 hp
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Diesel	No data
Gearbox	6-speed manual	No data
Drive	Front-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,350 mm 171.3 in †	No data
Width	1,840 mm 72.4 in †	No data
Height	1,730 mm 68.1 in †	No data
Wheelbase	2,630 mm 103.5 in †	No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	7.0 l/100 km 33.6 mpg US	No data
Fuel cost per year	€1,730/year estimated	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	No data	★★★★★ (2008)

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.