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Ford Kuga vs Renault Rafale – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Ford Kuga or Renault Rafale fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Kuga has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the Renault Rafale costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 3300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Rafale manages with 0.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Ford Kuga with 2.80 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Renault Rafale performs evident better – achieving up to 97 km, about 29 km more than the Ford Kuga.

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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 Renault Rafale has a a bit edge – offering 300 HP compared to 243 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Rafale is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Ford Kuga takes 7.30 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Kuga performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

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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, Ford Kuga is somewhat lighter – 1526 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers evident more room – 627 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Rafale performs to a small extent better – up to 1910 L, which is about 376 L more than the Ford Kuga.

When it comes to payload, Ford Kuga slightly takes the win – 550 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Rafale proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Rafale is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,500
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Renault Rafale

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.6 - 5 L
  • Electric Range : 97 km
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Ford Kuga

3.5 (2)
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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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Renault Rafale

5 (2)
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The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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Reviews Renault Rafale

Martin 4 Dec 2025, 08:40:43

As a Rafale owner, I'm happy with my choice. The car is spacious, feels luxurious, quiet, robust and very efficient at the same time. I also feel more “up to date” compared to the RAV4.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34200 - 46300 £
Price
37500 - 49500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
0.6 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
97 km
Battery Capacity
1.1 - 14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
55 - 154 g/km
co2
14 - 109 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
1734 - 2025 kg
Trunk capacity
412 L
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Length
4604 - 4645 mm
Length
4710 mm
Width
1882 mm
Width
1886 mm
Height
1673 - 1681 mm
Height
1613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1534 L
Max trunk capacity
1826 - 1910 L
Payload
541 - 550 kg
Payload
415 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 243 HP
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
195 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
111 - 178 kW
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, C
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault

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What drivetrain options does the Ford Kuga have?

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

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