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Ford Kuga vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (243 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Kuga or Peugeot Rifter?

Ford Kuga vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Ford Kuga

4.3 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Kuga

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot Rifter is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Ford Kuga costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,382 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Kuga uses 2.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Rifter

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 243 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.3 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Kuga

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is marginally lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,526 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries noticeably more – 814 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 264 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Kuga is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £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/100km
  • Electric Range 68 km
Ford Kuga
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Kuga

The Ford Kuga is a practical and comfortable compact SUV that balances everyday usability with a composed ride and adaptable interior. It offers sensible tech and safety features, making it a solid choice for families or anyone seeking a versatile, easy-to-live-with crossover.

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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Ford Kuga
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 46,300 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
55 - 154 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,526 - 1,859 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,882 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
541 - 550 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 243 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
111 - 178 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Peugeot
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