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.

Is the Skoda Scala offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Scala is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Skoda Scala's engine?

Up to 150 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much fuel does the Skoda Scala use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 5 L.

How big is the Skoda Scala overall?

The Skoda Scala measures 4362 mm long, 1793 mm wide and 1514 mm high.

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

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

Kuga @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

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.

Skoda Scala has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £, while the Ford Kuga costs 34200 £. That’s a price difference of around 13337 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Kuga manages with 2.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

Scala @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

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 noticeable edge – offering 243 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the Skoda Scala takes 8.20 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Scala performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Ford Kuga tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Scala pulls minimal stronger with 250 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 10 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, Skoda Scala is evident lighter – 1199 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 327 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Scala offers slightly more room – 467 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Kuga performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1534 L, which is about 124 L more than the Skoda Scala.

When it comes to payload, Ford Kuga clearly perceptible takes the win – 550 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

Reviews Ford Kuga

3.5 (2 Reviews)

Reviews Skoda Scala

5 (2 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 34200 - 46300 £	Price 20900 - 30700 £
Consumption L/100km 2.8 - 6.8 L	Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.6 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 114 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 42 - 54 L	Fuel tank capacity 50 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 1199 - 1271 kg
Trunk capacity 412 L	Trunk capacity 467 L
Length 4604 - 4645 mm	Length 4362 mm
Width 1882 mm	Width 1793 mm
Height 1673 - 1681 mm	Height 1514 mm
Max trunk capacity 1534 L	Max trunk capacity 1410 L
Payload 541 - 550 kg	Payload 403 - 431 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid	Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 243 HP	Power HP 95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.3 - 9.9 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.2 - 10.8 s
Max Speed 195 - 200 km/h	Max Speed 192 - 221 km/h
Torque 240 Nm	Torque 175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 111 - 178 kW	Power kW 70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity 1496 - 2488 cm3	Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3