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Ford Kuga vs Suzuki Jimny - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (243 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (34200 £ vs 25300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Kuga or Suzuki Jimny?

Ford Kuga

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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Suzuki Jimny

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Suzuki Jimny has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25300 £, while the Ford Kuga costs 34200 £. That’s a price difference of around 8965 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Kuga manages with 2.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.70 L. The difference is about 4.90 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Kuga has a decisively edge – offering 243 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.80 s. That’s about 5.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Kuga performs noticeable better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Kuga pulls clearly stronger with 240 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 110 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?

Seats: Ford Kuga offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is noticeable lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 361 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Kuga performs clearly better – up to 1534 L, which is about 671 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, Ford Kuga clearly takes the win – 550 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 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.

from about £34,200
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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
  • Electric Range : 68 km
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Ford Kuga

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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4.1 (4 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34200 - 46300 £
Price
25300 - 27700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
7.70 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
1.1 - 14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
55 - 154 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1526 - 1859 kg
Curb weight
1165 kg
Trunk capacity
412 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4604 - 4645 mm
Length
3645 mm
Width
1882 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1673 - 1681 mm
Height
1705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1534 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
541 - 550 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 243 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.80 s
Max Speed
195 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
111 - 178 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1462 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Suzuki

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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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