Ford Kuga vs Land Rover Discovery – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Kuga has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67400 £. That’s a price difference of around 33129 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Kuga manages with 2.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.40 L. The difference is about 5.60 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery has a evident edge – offering 350 HP compared to 243 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the Ford Kuga takes 7.30 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Discovery performs slight better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Ford Kuga tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery pulls clearly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Ford Kuga is decisively lighter – 1526 kg compared to 2391 kg. The difference is around 865 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers convincingly more room – 986 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 574 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Discovery performs evident better – up to 2061 L, which is about 527 L more than the Ford Kuga.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery distinct takes the win – 803 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 253 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.