Compare the BMW X1 vs Ford Kuga
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you are choosing between these two family SUVs, the Ford Kuga gives you a larger boot than the BMW X1. Inside, both cars have scratchier plastics lower down in their cabins, and both ask you to contend with screen-based climate controls that are fiddly to adjust on the move. Once you are driving, the Kuga provides steering with a clearer sense of what the front wheels are doing, whereas the direct steering in the X1 gives you little to no feel for front-wheel grip. When you settle into a motorway cruise, the Kuga treats you to almost no wind noise or tyre roar, while the X1 produces noticeable wind noise and tyre roar, especially if fitted with larger wheels.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 645 litres (5+ suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,534 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,645 mm x 1,883 mm x 1,742 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,730 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 Best | First year tax rate £560 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto | Engine name 1.5 EcoBoost |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres | Boot (seats up) 645 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,534 litres |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,645 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width 1,883 mm |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height 1,742 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.71 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.7 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.