Compare the Ford Explorer vs Ford Kuga
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you are choosing between these two Ford family SUVs, each has distinct strengths. You get good forward visibility in both cars, and both settle into a quiet, hushed motorway cruise. Around town, neither is at its best over broken surfaces, as the Ford Explorer could do with softer suspension for bumpy roads, while the Ford Kuga feels a bit too crashy on rough surfaces. Step inside and the Explorer treats you to material quality that seems good throughout, whereas the Kuga disappoints with cheaper-feeling plastics lower down in the dashboard and centre console. For rear passengers, adults in the Kuga enjoy loads of knee room, while taller occupants in the Explorer may struggle for space for their knees. If you plan to pull a trailer or caravan, the Kuga can tow heavier loads than the Explorer.
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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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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.
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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 Electric | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up — | Boot space, seats up 645 litres (5+ suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,534 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,468 mm x 1,871 mm x 1,639 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,645 mm x 1,883 mm x 1,742 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,000 kg | Towing capacity 1,730 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £560 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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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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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 58 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Rear 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 140kW 58kWh Auto | Engine name 1.5 EcoBoost |
| Engine size Electric • 190 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 58 kWh | Battery size — |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) — | Boot (seats up) 645 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,534 litres |
| Length 4,468 mm | Length 4,645 mm |
| Width 1,871 mm | Width 1,883 mm |
| Height 1,639 mm | Height 1,742 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.71 m |
| Turning circle 11.0 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.