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Ford Kuga vs Honda Civic - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (243 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (34200 £ vs 32500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Kuga or Honda Civic?

Ford Kuga

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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Honda Civic

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

Kuga

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Honda Civic has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32500 £ , while the Ford Kuga costs 34200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1757 £.

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

Civic

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Kuga has a evident edge – offering 243 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Kuga performs barely noticeable better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Honda Civic pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 315 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm difference.

Kuga

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Honda Civic is hardly perceptible lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Kuga offers hardly perceptible more room – 412 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Kuga performs evident better – up to 1534 L, which is about 314 L more than the Honda Civic.

When it comes to payload, Ford Kuga distinct takes the win – 550 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 153 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Kuga proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Kuga is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,200
Kuga

Ford Kuga

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 243 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 6.8 L
  • Electric Range : 68 km
Ford Kuga
Honda Civic

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Ford Kuga

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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The Kuga is Ford’s adaptable family SUV that blends usable space with a surprisingly lively driving character, making daily commutes and weekend escapes equally enjoyable. With smart interior packaging, an easy-to-use infotainment setup and composed road manners, it’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a bit of fun without the fuss.

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Ford Kuga
Honda Civic

Costs and Consumption

Price
34200 - 46300 £
Price
32500 - 35500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
1.1 - 14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
55 - 154 g/km
co2
108 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1526 - 1859 kg
Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
Trunk capacity
412 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
Length
4604 - 4645 mm
Length
4560 mm
Width
1882 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1673 - 1681 mm
Height
1408 mm
Max trunk capacity
1534 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
Payload
541 - 550 kg
Payload
348 - 397 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 243 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
195 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
111 - 178 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Ford
Brand
Honda
What drivetrain options does the Ford Kuga have?

The Ford Kuga is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.