Ford Kuga is a car of the Ford concern. The car has improved technical data and most functions.

Nissan Qashqai is a car from a concern from Japan. Many parameters of which have been improved.

The appearance of this year's Ford Kuga is somewhat different from the previous version. The body has chrome trim in some parts. IN new car noted chrome bumper and massive radiator grille. The stern is now more streamlined. It should be noted that the new parts of the machine are made of light aluminum alloys. Front bumper looks massive, the fog lights and DRLs have been updated.

At the stern there are optics with LED elements. The wheel rims have an original design.

The appearance of the Nissan Qashqai has also been redesigned. You can see many smooth stamping lines in it. The hood looks elegant and powerful. The V-shaped radiator grille is framed by a chrome strip. The headlights have sharp ends. The running dimensions are equipped with LEDs.

From the side the car looks stylish, this is achieved thanks to smooth stampings. External mirrors with turn signals. The rear also looks chic - smooth stamped lines and an angular bumper. Headlights with LEDs. The downside is the small rear window.

Interior of Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashqai

Interior decoration Ford Kuga now more comfortable and practical. Now there is no handbrake handle; instead there is a button. The 4-spoke steering wheel was replaced with a three-spoke one. It is also worth noting that the console has an 8-inch center. touch display multimedia system. All chairs are quite comfortable, the backrest back row can be distributed in different proportions.

Inside Nissan Qashqai Can accommodate 5 people including the driver. All seats feel comfortable. The interior is decorated with high-quality soft plastic, the seats are upholstered in leatherette. The front console is 3-tiered - it includes an instrument panel and 2 deflectors. The panel is equipped with a digital screen; there is also a touchscreen multimedia system that supports USB and a wireless charger.

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Start of sales in Russia

Both Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashqai will be sold in our country in the second half of this year.

Options

• Trend – 2.5 liter engine. 150 “horses”, gasoline, AT gearbox, front axle drive, acceleration – 9.8 s, speed – 185 km/h, consumption: 11.2/6.7/8.2
• Trend + - 1.6 liter engine. 150 “horses”, gasoline, gearbox – MT, front axle drive, acceleration – 9.8 s, speed – 195 km/h, consumption: 8.4/5.7/6.7
• Engine 2.5 l. 150 “horses”, gasoline, AT gearbox, front axle drive, acceleration – 9.8 s, speed – 185 km/h, consumption: 11.2/6.6/8.1
• Titanium - 2.5 l. 150 horsepower engine, gasoline, AT gearbox, front axle drive, acceleration - 9.8 s, speed - 185 km/h, consumption: 11.2/6.6/8.1
• Engine 1.6 l. 150 “horses”, gasoline, AT gearbox, drive on both axles, acceleration – 10.8 s, speed – 192 km/h, consumption: 10.2/6.5/7.7
• Engine 1.6 l. 182 “horses”, gasoline, AT gearbox, drive on both axles, acceleration – 11.2 s, speed – 187 km/h, consumption: 7.4/5.7/6.3
• Titanium + - 1.6 liter engine. 182 “horses”, gasoline, AT gearbox, drive on both axles, acceleration – 11.2 s, speed – 187 km/h, consumption: 7.4/5.7/6.3

• XE – 1.2 l engine. 115 “mares”, gasoline, gearbox – MT, CVT, front axle drive, acceleration – 10.9/12.9 sec, speed – 185/173 km/h, consumption: 7.9/5.4/6.3 and 6.7/5.2/5.7
• SE - 1.2 liter engine. 115 “mares”, gasoline, gearbox – MT, CVT, front axle drive, acceleration – 10.9/12.9 sec, speed – 185/173 km/h, consumption: 7.9/5.4/6.3 and 6.7/5.2/5.7
• Motor 2 l. 144 “mares”, gasoline, gearbox – MT, CVT, front axle drive, acceleration – 9.9/10.2 sec, speed – 184/194 km/h, consumption: 10.8/6.1/7.8 and 9.3/5.6/7.0
• Engine 1.6 l. 130 “mares”, diesel, gearbox - CVT, front axle drive, acceleration - 11.2 sec, speed - 183 km/h, consumption: 5.7/4.6/5.0
• Motor 2 l. 144 "mares", gasoline, gearbox - CVT, drive on both axles, acceleration - 10.5 seconds, speed - 182 km/h, consumption: 9.6/6.1/7.4
• Options SE+, City, City 360, LE, LE Roof, LE+, LE Sport – engine. the same as in the configurations above.

Dimensions

• L*W*H Ford Kuga – 4531*1838*1694 mm
• L*W*H Nissan Qashqai – 4377*1837*1595 mm
• Ground clearance of Ford Kuga – 197 mm, Nissan Qashqai – 190 mm

Price of all configurations

Ford Kuga price from RUB 1,457,000. up to 2052000 rub. Price Nissan Qashqai from 1,130,000 rub. up to 1,722,000 rub.

Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashqai engine

The Ford Kuga engine range consists of 3 engines: 1.6 l. 150 “horses”, 1.6 l. 182 “horses” and 2.5 liters. for 150 “horses”. Gearboxes are both manual and automatic. Acceleration time from 9.8 to 11.2 seconds. Drive the car on the front and both axles. The maximum speed is 192 km/h. Average consumption– 6.3-8.1 liter. For Europe there is a one and a half liter turbocharged diesel engine.

The Nissan Qashqai engine range includes a four-cylinder turbo engine: 1.2 l. 115 “mares”, acceleration is about 10.5 – 12.9 seconds. The speed of which will reach 194 km/h.

The next one is a 2-liter naturally aspirated engine, 144 horsepower, acceleration will be about 10 seconds, the speed with this engine reaches about 195 km/h.

Diesel unit - 1.6 liters 130 "mares", acceleration - about 11 seconds. Speed ​​182-183 km/h.

Trunk of Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashqai

The trunk of the Ford Kuga is designed for 1355 liters. The trunk of the Nissan Qashqai is designed for 1585 liters.

Final conclusion

As a result, the cars are equipped quite well. Many functions of the described machines have been updated, and some body parts have also been improved. Price category American car slightly higher. Only you can choose from the proposed options if you like the car you like.

Crossovers - universal cars, which are great for both everyday city driving and country travel and off-road driving. This perfect cars for Russia, which are not afraid of uneven roads and ice. Some manufacturers supply the Russian market exclusively with crossovers and no sedans or hatchbacks, for example Mitsubishi.

The choice of crossovers is quite large. Today we will look at two very popular models: Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga. The first was updated in March 2017, and the second in December 2016. That's two modern car with advanced technologies, each of which deserves attention. In this article we will try to find out which is better: Nissan Qashqai or Ford Kuga?

Advantages of Nissan Qashqai

The Japanese crossover is one of the most popular in its class. This reliable car, which, during its production since 2010, has earned the trust of thousands of car enthusiasts. Today it is in great demand not only new crossover, but also used Nissan Qashqai.

Compared to the Kuga, the crossover is more compact. Its length is 4394 mm and its height is 1590 mm. U American car these parameters are 4524 and 1589 mm, respectively. Overall, the Kuga is bigger, but that can be an advantage or a disadvantage depending on what your goals are.

Despite the large dimensions of the American crossover, the Qashqai has a larger trunk - 430 liters versus 406. Smaller dimensions Japanese car accompanied by a lower weight - 1436 kg versus 1586. Qashqai is 150 kg lighter. This is an undoubted advantage, because dynamic characteristics and fuel consumption depend on mass.

It would be nice to compare the technical characteristics of the cars, but they do not have comparable engines. Qashqai is available with 1.2 (115 hp), 1.6 (130 hp) and 2.0 (144 hp) engines. The car is offered only with front-wheel drive.

Kuga is available with 1.5 (150 and 182 hp) and 2.5 (150 hp) engines. The first is presented with all-wheel drive, and the second with front-wheel drive. The Japanese crossover benefits here because it is available with a small-displacement, economical 1.2 engine. At the same time, Qashqai is inferior due to the lack all-wheel drive.

We can compare crossovers with front-wheel drive and 2.0 and 2.5 engines. The volume is different, but the power is approximately the same - 144 and 150 hp. With. respectively.

By dynamic characteristics Kuga wins. It accelerates to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds, and the Qashqai in 9.9. But fuel consumption is lower Japanese crossover- 7.7 l/100 km versus 8.1. Of course, this is due to the smaller volume.

Nissan Advantages Qashqai that owners talk about:

• modern aggressive appearance;
• high quality finish salon;
• high ground clearance - 200 mm;
• efficiency;
• comfortable suspension.

Cost of Nissan Qashqai

Nissan cost The Qashqai is comparable to the Kuga, but the Japanese crossover is still a little more affordable.

At Medved Holding you can buy a used Nissan Qashqai in excellent condition. Here are cars with low mileage, the price of which is significantly lower than new ones. At the same time, in terms of condition they are practically not inferior to cars from the showroom. Look at the catalog and choose suitable car right now.

“Ford Kuga”, from RUB 899,000, KAR from RUB 7.29/km

We'll go a different way

The first Kuga received a diesel engine at birth and manual box. For a European, this is it. But in Russia, a car with a similar specification turned out to be out of work: here we value gasoline crossovers with "automatic". The optimists decided to wait for a more affordable engine, and with it an automatic transmission - but they only received an even more expensive 200-horsepower car with a turbo engine. Complete disappointment!

The sequel entered the market fully armed: the car received a reasonable base price tag, comparable to what its predecessor had at the start of sales five years ago. And if previously “Qashqai” and “Kugu” were separated by almost 300 thousand rubles, today the distance has been reduced threefold. At the same time, Ford is equipped by default with a more powerful 150-horsepower engine and a 6-speed gearbox. So now, even after five years, Ford still has a chance to convert crossover lovers - including convinced Nissan drivers.

As on the previous Kuga, the gearbox selector is located on the tide of the center console

You look your best!

But it's not just about the price, of course. Judge for yourself: with the same wheelbase and almost identical width and height, the Ford looks much more impressive than the Nissan. And, I must say, I’m not the only one who thinks so: at the car wash they wanted to charge me a hundred more, not wanting to mistake the unknown car for classmates “Tiguan” and “Qashqai”.

Definitely, the aggressor has awakened in Kuga. The arrogant look of slightly narrowed “eyes”, the flared nostrils of the radiator grille, the muscular wheel arches, the sharp edge of the belt line passing through the door handles plus the serious-looking off-road armor made of unpainted plastic on the sides - all this makes the car seem more severe than it actually is. actually. It is not surprising that the left lane of the Moscow Ring Road willingly gave way to rides: the car is definitely perceived as a larger crossover.

The seats are not bad, but the plastic cushions and inexpressive buttons hide the feeling of the quality of the interior trim.

More excitement

I was most interested in the question of how much the character of the Ford corresponded to its aggressive appearance - and I hurried behind the wheel. Inflated to 182 horsepower, the Ecoboost is brought to life by the starter button located on the center console on the driver's side. I select the “drive” mode - and the Kuga takes off sharply. Acceleration is easy - I almost believe in the stated 9.7 s to 100 km/h. Why "almost"? The fact is that the car reacts a little nervously to moving the accelerator pedal: at first the Ford is thoughtful, but after a second it takes off as fast as it can. This behavior is all the more surprising since the more powerful Kuga looks frankly pale compared to the much more modest Tiguan with a smaller engine with a capacity of 150 horsepower.

Ford doesn’t like “playing checkers” either: unable to hide its high center of gravity, it actively rolls. My immodest appetite also upset me: two hundred city miles with trips to the Moscow Ring Road at an average speed of 34 km/h emptied the tank by almost 30 liters. It was only possible to rehabilitate diesel modification, to which I switched a couple of days later: in very similar conditions of everyday life in the capital, at a speed of 140-horsepower, a diesel engine was content with only 9.2 liters of diesel fuel for every hundred kilometers.

Moreover, despite not the most outstanding technical characteristics, the diesel Ford showed an interesting character: it responded with much more enthusiasm to open gas. Robotic box“Powershift,” which is friendly exclusively with diesel engines, made the most favorable impression: in my opinion, the “robot” understands much better what the driver wants from the car.

Techno and utilitarianism

Of course, I couldn’t help but pay attention to the crossover’s off-road capabilities. Having gathered my family and belongings, I joined the ranks of participants in the usual “dacha” traffic jam on the Yaroslavl highway. Since it took almost an hour and a half to cover the first 15 kilometers, I began studying the interior, simultaneously listening to the comments of my family.

The front panel clearly exploits the techno style: it doesn’t just resemble a gadget, it really is one. Two color monitors, a complex-shaped speedometer and tachometer ring with bright azure arrows, a mass of steering column switches and levers, plus LED navigation lights inscribed in a single circle - all this, even during the day, creates a feeling of some kind of virtuality. The windshield seems like a kind of oval screen in the now popular 3D format, and in the rain these sensations are enhanced by windshield wipers that swing open “from nose to ears.”

The wide front seats are comfortable, and even if they can comfortably accommodate a tall driver and passenger, three well-fed comrades can comfortably sit on the sofa. The Kuga inherited a great many niches, shelves and drawers from its predecessor - except that the place of the compartment for small items in the center of the front panel was taken by one of the displays.

Backlight luggage compartment and a 12 V socket are located on the starboard side of the machine

Surprised by some utilitarianism individual elements like plastic trims and power buttons on the driver's seat cushion. And when I loaded the suitcases into the trunk, I was confused by the sophisticated transformation system: the recessed part of the back revealed a molded crossbar, the rightful place for which I could not later find.

And one more thing: when back door lifts the electric drive - that's good. But why should I get my hands dirty opening the hood - how much can I save on a much-needed and apparently inexpensive shock absorber? By the way, the safety “lamb”, which needs to be moved, is located not in the center, but on the left side engine compartment- and it is painted in a clearly visible yellow color.

And yet, progress is obvious: now the owners of the Kuga do not need to scrape off the ice from the branded oval in order to top up the washer fluid - they can open the hood with the usual lever located to the left of the steering column.

Hello, dacha...

Turning onto a country road, I quickly became convinced that the Kuga (at least the diesel one) was able to overcome the pitfalls that frighten ordinary passenger cars, such as washed out holes and impressive ruts. This is facilitated in every possible way by a decent ground clearance and a bottom almost completely covered with plastic linings. You just need to make sure that sand doesn’t get clogged under these pads. I didn’t keep track and was punished: while driving along the Moscow Ring Road at a speed slightly over a hundred, the pad was torn off by the oncoming air flow.

Competitors, stay strong!

In general, the work on the bugs was successful. The new Kuga looks tempting: it has a fresh appearance, an excellent diesel engine, a spacious interior and trunk - and, of course, a tasty price tag, with which you can now safely approach buyers fascinated by the Qashqai and Aktion. And a front-wheel drive 150-horsepower Ford for 899,000 rubles, which has everything you need, can become a good alternative to, say, a 122-horsepower Tiguan. They also ask for reasonable money for modifications with automatic transmission - from 1,099,000 rubles. In general, representatives of the European branch of Ford this time clearly took into account the specifics Russian market and, judging by the sales, the same rake that the first Kuga went through with all its heart has passed.

+ Interesting appearance; spacious interior; high-torque and economical diesel engine; competitive price

- In some places, the interior trim is simple; no hood gas stop

At one time, the Kuga was tipped to be the killer of the Qashqai, but the car, as they say, did not work: it turned out to be too European. When releasing the second generation of the crossover onto the market, Ford took into account the mistakes. And the results were not long in coming.

Today, in the era of urbanization, urban crossovers are becoming popular. The Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashkai models are among the most popular comfortable cars.

Who is it suitable for?

Qashqai or Kuga. Which is better? These two crossovers are considered family crossovers, as they have spacious interior and a deep trunk. As a rule, large families buy such a car.

Car owners believe that the Qashkai is only suitable for driving on highways and on perfectly smooth road surfaces. But the Ford Guga has a higher rise. Both cars compared are equipped with an all-wheel drive transmission. Therefore, in the battle “Ford Kuga or Nissan Qashqai” it is again a draw.

Key Differences

If you are deciding which car to choose – Nissan Qashqai or Ford Kuga – then it is worth comparing a number of indicators:

• cabin capacity. The rear seats of the Nissan Qashqai are cramped and cannot accommodate three passengers. In the Ford Kuga it is more spacious due to the fact that the body is slightly wider;
• seat shape. Rear seats Nissan Qashqai is considered ideal by experts as it keeps the body in a relaxed state;
• the rear seats are almost the same, but the Nissan Qashqai has a softer cushion;
• The front panel of the Ford Kuga looks very nice. It is equipped with a large monitor, the devices are illuminated neon lighting. The design is made in a modern style. Easy to use multimedia system;
• Ford Kuga has a comfortable armrest in the middle of the rear seat where drinks can be placed. Children especially like this and are happy to accommodate thanks to spacious interior, comfortable chairs and armrest.

Nissan users note excellent aerodynamics and road stability, as well as a wide viewing mirror. The car moves off smoothly.

It will also be useful rear camera, which is included in basic equipment. Car enthusiasts note the presence of heating windshield, which is indispensable in cold weather. Choose suitable option from the pair Kuga vs Qashqai also needs to take this parameter into account.

Ford Kuga fans talk about the excellent performance of the Haldex clutch, road stability and reliable suspension. The climate control system is functioning properly. In addition, the Ford Kuga accelerates faster than the Nissan, experts say. When deciding whether to buy a Ford Kuga or Nissan Qashqai, this often becomes a decisive criterion.

External features

As for the exterior of both cars, there are similarities. The 2016 Nissan Qashkai is reminiscent of the Lexus RX. The rear Ford itself differs from the Nissan only in a different door angle.

Compared to the Nissan, the larger Ford looks much longer due to the elongated line of windows that curve. And if you look at the front part, then, in comparison with the Nissan Qashqai, Kuga crossover and it looks completely neutral. The Ford Kuga looks quite discreet for an SUV.

According to the manufacturer's representatives, the trunk volume in the car is 430 liters - not the most big indicator for a practical car. However, it is possible to fold Nissan seat, lowering it in a 60:40 ratio.

Indeed, the airbags on the Qashqai do not rise up, resulting in cargo compartment becomes the owner of a high level. The result is expected - even with a complete transformation of the interior, a small Nissan crossover The Qashqai gets 1510 liters of free space, which is not very convenient to use.

Expert opinion

In general, both models, according to surveys of professionals, were rated 8.5-9 points out of 10. This is a fairly high figure, indicating decent quality and convenience of the models in question. A convenient control system and good road behavior make it difficult to answer the question “which is better.” Therefore, it’s up to you to choose Nissan Qashqai or Ford Kuga.

Urban crossovers like these are increasingly appearing on our roads. Owners of large SUVs contemptuously call them “SUVs,” hinting that the scope of use of such vehicles is limited to ideal roads. However, the Ford Kuga, which belongs to the same class, looks much more serious - its solid appearance allows us to hope that it will be able to take passengers on a picnic in the forest. In addition, they are equipped with all-wheel drive transmissions - are they really needed here solely to attract the attention of potential buyers? To understand this, we will look at which car is better for the average family - Kuga or Qashqai.

Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashqai are two cars that have the right to be named the best SUVs for family

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Trip to school

It is worth remembering that the average wealthy family has two children, as well as two adults - just for such target audience Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashqai were created. First, let's estimate the capacity of the Japanese crossover - at rear seats It's a bit cramped, so it's unlikely to be able to carry three adults. The Nissan Qashqai will be very comfortable - they will not be hampered by either the part of the superstructure on the central tunnel that protrudes strongly to the rear, or the very narrow gap under the front seats, into which it is almost impossible to stick your foot. Adults will also be hindered by the low-hanging roof, which in the Qashqai can easily hit your head when driving over fairly large bumps. Among the advantages of the rear row of Nissan seats are the optimal shape of the backrest and cushion, which allows you to maintain a natural seating position for a long time.

Now let's turn to the front seats. In this part of the cabin, the Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashqai have almost no advantages over each other, but the Nissan has a much softer cushion. on uneven roads, but on long trips you constantly want to change seats in order to get rid of the feeling of being “crowded.” The front panel of the Nissan Qashqai looks simply cosmic - instruments with beautiful white backlighting are located next to a very large monitor trip computer, and on the central part there is a convenient and representative screen multimedia system. The driver in the Qashqai seems to be fenced off from the rest of the cabin - he is separated by a high transmission tunnel with large plastic linings, as well as an armrest located behind and a console slightly tilted to the left.

The Ford Kuga is also not a model in the area of ​​rear legroom, but the large car can carry three adults in the back. Children will be completely comfortable in the Ford - there is plenty of headroom for any person, and the slightly increased tilt of the backrest allows them to stretch out their legs and place their feet under the high-placed front seats. Quite interesting is the folding armrest, which can be used instead of the center seat of the Ford Kuga. It has two deep cup holders, in which you can easily put containers of cola from McDonald's. But if you fold it and seat an adult in the center, he will find himself in the only inconvenient place Ford has available - the superstructure located in front on the tunnel with air deflectors will interfere with the knees.

If you move forward, you completely forget about the convenience of landing - any person wants to look at the incredibly beautiful front panel of the Ford Kuga again and again. In the center there is a small recess in which the screen of Ford's proprietary multimedia system is hidden under a long visor. Everything else also deserves close attention - like unusual deflectors with broken lines, a high transmission tunnel on which the gearshift lever is lowered, and magnificent instruments with four dials and an original horizontal route display. The only mistake that I would like to immediately point out is that the selector is in the “P” position automatic transmission Ford Kuga covers the climate control unit.

Who's friendlier?

If you compare Qashqai and Kuga in appearance, they both seem quite aggressive and unfriendly. Therefore, the children whom you offer to choose are at a loss - the Ford Kuga is quite formidable in appearance, but it looks like the Nissan Qashqai is even more severe! If previous generation Qashqai had a pleasant and inviting appearance, but now it is more reminiscent of a premium Lexus RX with all the features inherent in this class of cars. At the same time, the car has not lost its attractiveness and originality; on the contrary, deep stampings on the sides show that this is a light and dynamic car that allows us to get maximum driving pleasure. But back new Nissan Qashqai was clearly spied on from him direct competitor... Ford Kuga - the same broken surface of the fifth door and stretched headlights with sharp edges.

The Ford itself differs from the rear only in the angle of the door - if the cars are the same color, it will be very easy to confuse them from afar! From the side, the Ford Kuga is much calmer - apart from the only stamped line located at the level of the door handles, only the swollen wheel arches, hinting at . Compared to the Nissan, the larger Ford car looks simply huge due to the elongated line of windows ending in a broken bend. And if you look at the front part, then, in comparison with the Nissan Qashqai, the Kuga crossover looks completely neutral. The tranquility of the chosen design style is only diluted by the air intakes at the bottom of the bumper, two of which are triangular in shape.

Let's go to the sea!

When going on a long journey with children, be prepared to take with you a huge amount of things - they are unlikely to want to part with their favorite toys. This is for you - such as the Nissan Qashqai. According to the manufacturer's representatives, the trunk volume in the car is 430 liters - not the largest figure for a practical car. However, we can quite easily fold the Nissan seat down to a 60:40 split - and only down! Indeed, the cushions on the Qashqai do not rise up, as a result of which the cargo compartment becomes the owner of a fairly high step. The result is quite expected - even with a complete transformation of the interior, the small Nissan Qashqai crossover gets 1510 liters of free space, which is not very convenient to use.

Specifications

Car make:	Ford Kuga	Nissan Qashqai
Country of manufacture:	Germany (assembly - Russia)	Japan (assembly - UK)
Body type:	Crossover	Crossover
Number of seats:	5	5
Number of doors:	5	5
Engine capacity, cubic meters cm:	1597	1997
Power, l. s./about. min:	150/5700	144/6000
Maximum speed, km/h:	192	194
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s:	10,7	10,7
Drive type:	Full	Full
checkpoint:	6 automatic transmission	CVT
Fuel type:	Gasoline AI-95	Gasoline AI-95
Consumption per 100 km:	In the city 10.2 / Outside the city 6.3	In the city 10.6 / Outside the city 6.5
Length, mm:	4524	4377
Width, mm:	1838	1806
Height, mm:	1701	1590
Ground clearance, mm:	195	200
Tire size:	235/55 R17	215/60 R17
Curb weight, kg:	1641	1464
Total weight, kg:	2040	1890
Fuel tank volume:	60	65

But the Ford Kuga claims to be the champion in the field of such practicality. The reason is quite simple - even with the seats installed in the normal position, the volume of the cargo compartment will be 500 liters. There are no surprises in the transformation mechanism - however, unlike the Qashqai, it allows the seats to be completely folded in a similar proportion, resulting in a completely flat floor. The final figure is 1650 liters and maximum loading convenience!, then to the question of which is better - Kuga or Qashqai, you can give a clear answer - Ford, since it also benefits due to its lower rear bumper.

It's time to hit the road!

Dynamics

The cars are completely equipped with transmissions - there is no way to bring them into a comparable form. However, if you choose similar in their capabilities vehicles, then the Ford Kuga will be equipped with a compact power unit volume of 1.6 liters with a turbine, and Nissan Qashqai - naturally aspirated engine for 2 liters. Ford power is 150 horsepower, allowing it to reach 100 km/h in just 10.7 seconds. However, it is necessary to understand that for dynamic movement you will have to constantly maintain high speeds - unlike atmospheric engines, the Ford unit forces you to prepare for overtaking in advance. There are no complaints - it changes gears very quickly, and also allows the Kuga to hold on to a steep slope without the help of the brakes.

Test drive Ford car Kuga:

Classical Nissan engine The Qashqai offers better traction at low revs - this allows it to move more carefully as well. However, the whole impression is spoiled by the variator, the settings of which remained virtually unchanged when the new generation of the car appeared. With it, Nissan Qashqai quickly reaches high speed, however, then it slows down its acceleration, reacting very sluggishly to small presses of the gas pedal. In the city, maneuvering is still quite convenient, but on the highway you will have to choose a leisurely driving mode, despite the acceleration to 100 km/h rate of 10.7 seconds and maximum speed 194 km/h. Besides, large motor Nissan, in combination with a CVT, consumes quite a lot of fuel - 10.6 liters in the city versus 10.2 for the Ford Kuga.

Comfort in motion and cross-country ability

Reading reviews on the Internet, you constantly see that the Nissan Qashqai is called very soft - some like this suspension setup, while others scold it for being too rolly when cornering. There is no consensus, but the main thing worth paying attention to is the almost non-existent impacts when hitting serious bumps. But it’s better not to drive fast off-road - in the cabin of the Nissan Qashqai, the speed is imperceptible only to passengers, because the driver will have to constantly struggle with the steering wheel jumping from side to side. A similar situation is observed in bad country road- when potholes become the rule rather than the exception for, Nissan does not lose comfort, but becomes almost uncontrollable.

Test drive Nissan car Qashqai:

As for the Ford Kuga, it is expectedly more rigid - the suspension follows the entire profile of the surface in sufficient detail, informing passengers about its condition with strong shakes. In addition, when off-road you remember why most cars have ceiling rails installed - the jumps can be such that you have to touch the roof with your head. But the length of the racks allows you to completely get rid of the problems associated with hanging wheels - the Ford Kuga will only get stuck on very rough terrain. In addition, such problems with directional stability, like the Nissan Qashqai, Ford does not cause - despite the strong shaking, and does not hesitate much, and when it is necessary to make a maneuver at speed, it will allow you to complete it quite safely.

In the comparison, Nissan Qashqai vs Ford Kuga wins off-road - it has the best geometric cross-country ability. In addition, even if you get into very unpleasant situation it leaves more chances to get out of it - the all-wheel drive coupling is blocked when turned on reverse regardless of her condition. But the Nissan Qashqai is also a rarity for the Ford Kuga, all you have to do is call for help.

The most charming

Despite the fact that the Nissan Qashqai loses in almost all respects, it still continues. This once again proves that most buyers use feelings rather than cold calculation to make a choice. Therefore, if design and fashion style, you can immediately go to the Nissan showroom, but for those who prefer practicality and convenience, we can recommend inclining their decision in favor of the Ford Kuga.