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Ford Kuga vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (243 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Kuga or SsangYong Korando?

Ford Kuga vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Ford Kuga

4.2 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely 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.

SsangYong Korando is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Ford Kuga costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,251 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Kuga uses 2.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando offers significantly more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 271 km more than the Ford Kuga.

Korando

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 190 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.3 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Kuga

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is barely lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,526 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Kuga carries moderately more – 550 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Kuga is clearly 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
SsangYong Korando

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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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Ford Kuga
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 46,300 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
55 - 154 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,526 - 1,859 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,882 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
541 - 550 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 243 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
111 - 178 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
SsangYong
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