Ford Kuga (2012 – 2016) vs Mazda CX-5 (2012 – 2017): specs compared
The Ford Kuga is the more powerful of the two, with up to 182 hp against 175 hp. The Mazda CX-5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 200 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,479 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Kuga
2012 – 2016
|
Mazda
CX-5
2012 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 182 hp | 150 – 175 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 340 Nm | 207 – 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 12.5 s | 8.8 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 200 km/h | 187 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.7 – 7.7 L/100 km | 4.6 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,524 mm | 4,539 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,684 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,479 – 1,707 kg | 1,420 – 1,615 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

