Kia Sportage QL vs Ford Kuga II: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Kia · 2015–2021
Sportage QL
- Power
- 179 kW243 PS

Ford · 2012–2019
Kuga II
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 103–178 kW140–242 PS
Photo: Norbert Aepli, Switzerland (User:Noebu) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
In plain words
Ford Kuga II is the older design (from 2012); Kia Sportage QL arrived in 2015.
Full specifications
| Kia Sportage QL | Ford Kuga II | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 179 kW (243 PS) | No data |
| Production years | 2015–2021 | 2012–2019 |
| 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. | 179 kW (243 PS) 240 hp | 103–178 kW (140–242 PS) 138–239 hp |
| Power, all versions | 85–179 kW (116–243 PS) 114–240 hp | 103–178 kW (140–242 PS) 138–239 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,485 mm 176.6 in | No data |
| Width | 1,855 mm 73.0 in † | No data |
| Height | 1,635 mm 64.4 in † | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm 105.1 in † | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 503 l 17.8 cu ft † | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 62 l 16.4 gal US | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2015) | ★★★★★ (2012) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Class.
† from another version of this generation.