Comparison - Ford Kuga ST- Line 2020 - vs - Skoda Kodiaq RS 2021

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
35,195
Updated: 
11 Jul 2020
$
73,990
Australian Dollar
Updated: 
22 Sep 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.80gals
15.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Blazer Blue
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Solar Silver
#7D8081
Magnetic
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Lucid Red
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Frozen White
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Chrome Blue
#557B9E
Agathe Black
#000000
Moondust Silver
#8C9393

Electric

Battery: 
14.4 kWh lithium-ion battery
Full Charge Time: 
Full recharge can be achieved in 6 hours via domestic 230-volt mains socket.
Top Speed: 
125mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
9.20s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The new Kuga is safer and roomier than before. Less fun, but a better family car

Pros
Safer,
more affordable,
more spacious and more convenient than before

Cons
Not as fun as it used to be. It's grown up and got some proper trousers...

By: 
topgear.com

The Ford Kuga has recently been facelifted to keep it competitive, but its dashboard still lags behind some rivals.With attractive styling, decent practicality and an impressive safety record, the Kuga is a convincing family SUV. It can't quite match the extremely high all-round standards of some of its latest rivals – the SEAT Ateca in particular – but for the right deal it's worth considering.

PROS
Good value and well equipped
Economical diesel engines
Spacious interior

CONS
Too many buttons inside
Outshone by several rivals
Inferior automatic gearboxes

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

Amongst other family SUVs, the previous Ford Kuga was a good looking car. Now, though, it’s even more distinctive to look at and its engine choices are bang up to date.

Pros
Good fun to drive for an SUV
Keen price and generous equipment
Plug-in hybrid has a decent electric range

Cons
Alternatives have plusher interiors
Smaller boot than alternatives
Poor tow rating for plug-in hybrid

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Upmarket vibe (when optioned)
Engaging road manners
Trademark ‘simply clever’ touches

Cons
Pricey options package net basic features
Small third row
Dual-clutch driveability compromises

By: 
carexpert.com.au

Pros
Good value for money
Loads of space inside
Smart-looking interior

Cons
Over-the-shoulder blindspots
Tiguan has more tech
A little bumpy at low speeds

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Hybrid
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Lowest Performing (L/100km) - 1.4 / Highest Performing (L/100km) - 1.4
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
Torque: 
221ft-lbs
272ft-lbs
at 4 300rpm
Horsepower: 
179hp
241hp
at 6 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
40.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*
Driver alert
speed limiter
Electric power assisted steering
Leather Steering Wheel
12V socket in luggage compartment
12V socket in the center console for rear seat passengers
Storage pocket under steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
182.20in
185.00in
Width: 
85.70in
74.00in
Height: 
65.50in
66.30in
Ground Clearance: 
7.50in
Front Track: 
61.50in
62.40in
Rear Track: 
61.60in
62.00in
Wheel Base: 
105.00in
109.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.30
Rear Head Room: 
40.20
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
52.00cu.ft
70.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.50cu.ft
9.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3908.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
side indicators and puddle lights

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Digital keypad power door locks
Power mirrors
Virtual Pedal - hands free electric tailgate opening and closing
Electric park brake with Auto Hold function

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way manual driver seat height adjustment
Multi-level heating driver seat
8 -way manual passenger's seat lumber support fore/aft and rotary recline
Driver and passenger seatback map pockets
Sport style
2 way manual height adjust passive head restraints
8 -way manual driver seat lumber support fore/aft and rotary recline
Electrically adjustable front seats with memory feature
Front & rear heated seats, separately controlled
Front ventilated seats
Rear Seats Features: 
60/40 split folding rear seat
sliding rear seats tracks (fore/aft)
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding with storage center armrest
2 way head restraints (up/down)
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut front suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link rear suspension
Multi-link
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Rear floor mats
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
wipers - rain sensing
wiper - intermitted rear window wiper
Electrically foldable, adjustable exterior mirrors with memory feature, separately heated, auto-dimming
Three zone air-conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
USB connection
Radio data system
355 watts stereo output
Speed sensitive volume control
10-Speakers and subwoofer
Blutooth
9.2" with gesture control Columbus high resolution 'Glass design' infotainment system
Apple Carplay® and Android Auto wireless
Bluetooth® with voice control, audio and streaming ,USB
12 loudspeakers
Navigation
Wireless Phone Charging

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rack
Rear window wiper
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Electric panoramic sunroof
Mechanical sunblinds for rear windows
Privacy Glass
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 in
20"
Wheels more: 
Steel wheels
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Full wheel covers
Null tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single-piston floating caliper
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Dual front and dual rear with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Driver Fatigue Detection
Blind Spot Detection
Adaptive Lane Assist
Manoeuvre Assist - auto braking front and rear
Multi-Collision Brake
Activation of warning lights on impact in collision
Height-adjustable three-point seat belts with pretensioners

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 301A
Equipment Group 300A
Exterior Options: 
Splash Guards
Power Panorama Roof
Roof Rail Cross Bars
Wheel Locking Nuts
19" Bright Machined Alloy Luster Nickel Wheels
Trailer Tow Class II
Interior Options: 
Tonneau Cover
All Weather Floor Mats
Cargo Area Protector
Navigation System w/Sony Branded MyFord Touch

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Charcoal Black, cloth
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