Compare the Ford Kuga vs Jaecoo 8
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Jaecoo 8 can have a third row of seats while the Ford Kuga cannot, and the Jaecoo is also more powerful. Both cars cope well with big speed bumps, but smaller imperfections can judder through the cabin in the Jaecoo, while the Kuga is a bit too crashy on rough roads. Adjusting the temperature is awkward in both, as the Kuga's screen-based heater controls are fiddly to use on the go, and adjusting the climate in the Jaecoo is more difficult than it should be. On twistier routes, the Kuga's minimal body lean and surprising amount of steering feel inspire confidence. By contrast, the Jaecoo 8's body leans a bit more and its steering is too light to communicate what the front wheels are doing.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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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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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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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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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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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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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 645 litres (5+ suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 110 litres (1 suitcase) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,534 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 448 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,645 mm x 1,883 mm x 1,742 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,820 mm x 1,930 mm x 1,710 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,730 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,600 kg |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £115 Best |
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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 size — | Battery size 34.46 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four 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 1.5 EcoBoost | Engine name 1.5T SHS-P Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 428 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 3 |
| Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.8 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 34.46 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 645 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 110 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,534 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 448 litres |
| Length 4,645 mm | Length 4,820 mm |
| Width 1,883 mm | Width 1,930 mm |
| Height 1,742 mm | Height 1,710 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.71 m | Wheelbase 2.82 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.5 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.