Welcome to the Mazda CX-5 vs Ford Kuga comparison and review page. Both cars are based on the same design although the Kuga has been on sale for a number of year but soon to be updated. We haven’t driven either cars at the time of posting so this page currently compares the specifications and initial impressions. We’ll expand the comparison part at a later time once we get a drive.
The new 2012 Mazda CX-5 is the replacement for the old CX-7 and what a difference when you compare the two models. Although the CX-7’s design s a few years old it still looks current and stylish. The CX-5 on the outside is not looking as fresh as it should for an all new model. On the inside the CX-5 is a more practical setup again losing the stylish interior of its predecessor.
The 2012 Ford Kuga is a conservative design with the usual Ford design themes. Designed to be inoffensive we think is succeeds – except for the interior which needs a materials update. The key differences between the two models is that the Ford uses a Volvo designed 5 cylinder petrol engine in this country – which makes it a very fast little SUV.
| Mazda CX-5 (KE Series) | Ford Kuga |
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| Engines | |
| SKYACTIV-G IL4 cylinder Petrol DOHC with VVTi Direct Injection EFI 2.0 Litre (1977cc) Claimed 114kW @ 6000rpm Claimed 200Nm @ 4000rpm SKYACTIV-D |
IL5 cylinder Petrol
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| Weight | |
| Kerb weight 1475 -1685 Kg Towing capacity up to 1800 Kg |
Kerb weight 1653-2115Kg |
| Fuel capacity & consumption | |
| 56 litres – Diesel or Unleaded 91 Octane SKYACTIV-G Petrol 6.4 litres per 100km (Claimed) SKYACTIV-D Diesel 5.7 litres per 100km (Claimed) |
66 litres – Unleaded 95 Octane |
| Other specifications | |
| 6 Speed Auto or 6 speed manual transmission Overall height/width 1710/1840 Overall length/wheelbase 4540/2700 Tyre size: 225-65-17 or 225-55-19 NCAP safety rating x/5 |
5 Speed Auto or 5 speed Auto |
| Capability | |
| Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Min ground clearance xxx mm Water Fording depth xxx mm 4WD system: FWD or AWD only |
Angle of: (degrees) |
| Performance | |
| Pricing | |
| 2012 $27,990 – 46,220 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, on road costs and specials accessories etc… |
2012 $38,990 – 44,990 AUD |