What drivetrain options does the Ford Kuga have?

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

What is the maximum horsepower of the Ford Kuga?

Up to 243 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much fuel does the Ford Kuga use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 2.80 L.

What is the electric driving range of the Ford Kuga?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 68 km.

How large is the Ford Kuga’s battery?

The Ford Kuga comes with a 14.40 kWh battery.

What maximum speed does the Ford Kuga reach?

The Ford Kuga reaches up to 200 km/h.

What are the Ford Kuga’s length, width and height?

Length 4604 mm, width 1882 mm, height 1675 mm – those are the dimensions of the Ford Kuga.

What drivetrain options does the Lexus LBX have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Lexus LBX?

The Lexus LBX reaches a peak output of 136 HP, depending on the model.

How much fuel does the Lexus LBX use?

On average, the Lexus LBX consumes 4.50 L.

How big is the Lexus LBX overall?

Overall, the Lexus LBX is 4190 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1560 mm high.

Ford Kuga vs Lexus LBX – Which model proves itself in everyday driving? Specs, differences & prices compared

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

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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.

Lexus LBX has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28300 £, while the Ford Kuga costs 34200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5965 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Kuga manages with 2.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Lexus LBX with 4.50 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

LBX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

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 clearly edge – offering 243 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the Lexus LBX takes 9.20 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Kuga performs slightly better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Lexus LBX tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Kuga pulls distinct stronger with 240 Nm compared to 185 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.

Kuga @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Lexus LBX is a bit lighter – 1280 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Kuga offers somewhat more room – 412 L compared to 332 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Kuga performs noticeable better – up to 1534 L, which is about 540 L more than the Lexus LBX.

When it comes to payload, Ford Kuga to a small extent takes the win – 550 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Kuga proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Kuga is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Reviews Ford Kuga

3.5 (2 Reviews)

Reviews Lexus LBX

5 (1 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 34200 - 46300 £	Price 28300 - 40000 £
Consumption L/100km 2.8 - 6.8 L	Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 4.8 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 102 - 110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 42 - 54 L	Fuel tank capacity 36 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1526 - 1859 kg	Curb weight 1280 - 1365 kg
Trunk capacity 412 L	Trunk capacity 255 - 332 L
Length 4604 - 4645 mm	Length 4190 mm
Width 1882 mm	Width 1825 mm
Height 1673 - 1681 mm	Height 1560 mm
Max trunk capacity 1534 L	Max trunk capacity 992 - 994 L
Payload 541 - 550 kg	Payload 455 - 475 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 243 HP	Power HP 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.3 - 9.9 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.2 - 9.6 s
Max Speed 195 - 200 km/h	Max Speed 170 km/h
Torque 240 Nm	Torque 185 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 3
Power kW 111 - 178 kW	Power kW 100 kW
Engine capacity 1496 - 2488 cm3	Engine capacity 1490 cm3