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
- Power
- 101 kW137 PS

Ford · 2008–2012
Kuga I
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 100–147 kW136–200 PS
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In plain words
Kia Sportage JE is the older design (from 2004); Ford Kuga I arrived in 2008.
Full specifications
| Kia Sportage JE | Ford Kuga I | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | petrol · 101 kW (137 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. | 101 kW (137 PS) 135 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 | Petrol | No data |
| Drive | No data | 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 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | No data | ★★★★★ (2008) |
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).
† from another version of this generation.