Dacia Jogger vs Ford Kuga – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Jogger has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15400 £, while the Ford Kuga costs 34200 £. That’s a price difference of around 18822 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Kuga manages with 2.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Dacia Jogger with 4.70 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Kuga has a decisively edge – offering 243 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the Dacia Jogger takes 9.80 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Kuga performs slightly better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Dacia Jogger tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Kuga pulls a bit stronger with 240 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Dacia Jogger offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Dacia Jogger is distinct lighter – 1251 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Jogger offers evident more room – 607 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Jogger performs to a small extent better – up to 1819 L, which is about 285 L more than the Ford Kuga.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Jogger barely noticeable takes the win – 582 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

All in all, the Ford Kuga shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.