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Ford Kuga vs Toyota Land Cruiser - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (243 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (34200 £ vs 70700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Kuga or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Ford Kuga

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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 convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 70700 £. That’s a price difference of around 36463 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Kuga manages with 2.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.60 L. The difference is about 7.80 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 a bit edge – offering 243 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.30 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Kuga performs slightly better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Toyota Land Cruiser tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Land Cruiser pulls clearly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Ford Kuga is decisively lighter – 1526 kg compared to 2610 kg. The difference is around 1084 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers convincingly more room – 742 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 330 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Land Cruiser performs slightly better – up to 1895 L, which is about 361 L more than the Ford Kuga.

When it comes to payload, Ford Kuga barely noticeable takes the win – 550 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 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
Ford Kuga
Toyota Land Cruiser

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Ford Kuga

3.5 (2 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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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Ford Kuga
Toyota Land Cruiser
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Costs and Consumption

Price
34200 - 46300 £
Price
70700 - 79300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 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
278 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1526 - 1859 kg
Curb weight
2610 kg
Trunk capacity
412 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4604 - 4645 mm
Length
4925 mm
Width
1882 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height
1673 - 1681 mm
Height
1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
1534 L
Max trunk capacity
1829 - 1895 L
Payload
541 - 550 kg
Payload
540 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
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
Power HP
150 - 243 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.30 s
Max Speed
195 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
111 - 178 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
2755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Ford Kuga have?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.