Car comparison

Subaru Forester IV · Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 TvsFord Kuga II · Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Forester IV · Facelift 2016

Sport 2.0 T

240 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2018
VS

Ford Kuga II · Facelift 2016

2.0 EcoBoost

242 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Lightest
    1,624 kg
    3,580 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    706 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 TFordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
240hp179kW
242hp180kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
394Nm291lb-ft
Curb weight
1,624kg3,580lb
1,702kg3,752lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
36.4s
Calculated
50.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,595mm181in
4,531mm178in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,735mm68in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
220mm9in
-
Trunk volume
505L
456L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
1,653L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 TFord Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T: Power / Torque
  • Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T5,600 rpm2,400-3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost5,000 rpm2,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 TFordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.4 s
50.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
240 hp
179 kW
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
242 hp
180 kW

Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost has 2 hp more than Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T and Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
394 Nm
291 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
1,702 kg
3,752 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
221 km/h
137 mph
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T7.5 s
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost8.8 s

Although Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost has more power, Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T and Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
706 km
439 mi
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
690 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
240 hp
179 kW
7.5 s
221 km/h
137 mph
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
242 hp
180 kW
8.8 s
212 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
242 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
242 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 TFordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
240 hp
179 kW
242 hp
180 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
394 Nm
291 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
1,702 kg
3,752 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSubaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 TFord Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T

  • Is 78 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 49 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 44 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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