Comparison - Subaru Forester Sport 2019 - vs - Ford Kuga ST- Line 2018

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Subaru Forester Sport 2019

General

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Also called:

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Also called:

Ford escape

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

28,795

Updated:

11 May 2019

39,331

converted from British pound

Updated:

30 Nov 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2019

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

16.60gals

15.85gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Ice silver metallic

#AAAAAA

Crystal white pearl

#FEFEFE

Dark blue pearl

#1A2539

Crystal black silica

#000000

Dark gray metallic

#7D7D7D

Color:

Deep Impact Blue Metallic

#788298

Electric Spice Metallic

#AC7027

Ingot Silver Metallic

#8A8788

Magnetic Metallic

#858484

Oxford White

#E3E3E3

Shadow Black

#1D1A1B

Sunset Metallic

#7C0401

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty.

Pros
Fantastic utility
Comfortable ride
Great safety tech
Thrifty for a crossover
Good value

Cons
Sun Belters might want FWD
Manual and turbo gone
Sport trim about looks only
Dowdy styling

By:

thecarconnection.com

Completely redesigned for 2019
More powerful 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder engine
Subaru's EyeSight system is standard on all models
Increased passenger and cargo space
2.0-liter turbocharged engine has been discontinued

Pros
Standard all-wheel drive
A full complement of driver assists is standard equipment
Off-road ability with better-than-average ground clearance
Generous cargo capacity

Cons
Handling isn't as composed as it is in some competitors
CVT automatic feels less responsive than a conventional automatic
Modest tow rating limits overall utility
Only available engine is underpowered

By:

edmunds.com

It looks visually similar to the last model, so has enough changed to entice buyers into the all-new Subaru Forester?

Pros
Loaded with safety and convenience features
Ultra-wide passenger door opening aperture
Full-time all-wheel drive system
Fuel efficient four-cylinder petrol engine

Cons
Archaic three-year warranty
12,500km service intervals
Higher starting price

By:

caradvice.com.au

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

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

26.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

33.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

flat

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

2.00L

Torque:

176ft-lbs

at 4 400rpm

467ft-lbs

at 2 000rpm

Horsepower:

182hp

at 5 800rpm

238hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

182.10in

178.10in

Width:

71.50in

72.40in

Height:

68.10in

67.00in

Ground Clearance:

8.70in

7.90in

Front Track:

61.60in

61.50in

Rear Track:

61.80in

61.60in

Wheel Base:

105.10in

105.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.20

39.90

Rear Head Room:

37.70

39.00

Front Leg Room:

43.30in

43.10in

Rear leg room:

39.40in

39.00in

Front Hip Room:

54.10in

54.80in

Front Shoulder Room:

58.20in

56.00in

Rear Hip Room:

53.60in

52.40in

Rear Shoulder room:

57.20in

55.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

70.90cu.ft

67.10cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

33.00cu.ft

34.30cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

22.90degrees

21.90degrees

Angle of Departure:

24.60degrees

27.60degrees

Curb Weight:

3531.00lbs

3500.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Digital keypad power door locks

Power mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Cloth

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Bucket front seats

Leather

Cloth

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Split-folding rear seatback

Reclining rear seats

Rear ventilation ducts

Folding with storage center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

MacPherson strut front suspension

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Multi-link rear suspension

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

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

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB connection

Radio data system

355 watts stereo output

Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System

Turn Signal Mirrors

LED Headlamp

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

Options

Packages:

Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Reverse Automatic Braking + Multimedia Plus Audio + Harman Kardon Amplifier And Speakers + Power Rear Tailgate

Standard Model

Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Reverse Automatic Braking + Multimedia Plus Audio

Popular Package #2

Equipment Group 301A

Equipment Group 300A

Exterior Options:

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guards - Dark Blue Pearl

Wheel Locks - Alloy

Body Side Molding - Dark Grey Metallic

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl

Door Scuff Protector

Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic

Splash Guards

Body Side Molding - Dark Blue Pearl

Sport Grille - Black

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Edge Guards - Dark Grey Metallic

Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic

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:

Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass And Homelink

Rear Seat Back Protector

Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade

Cargo Net

Side Sill Plates - Front

Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass

Sunshade

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/Approach Lighting

Footwell Illumination Kit

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Homelink & Approach Lighting

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror W/Approach Light

All-Weather Floor Liners

Tonneau Cover

All Weather Floor Mats

Cargo Area Protector

Navigation System w/Sony Branded MyFord Touch

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Gray, cloth

#B1ADAA

Color:

Charcoal Black, cloth

#3E3E3E

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Comparison - Subaru Forester Sport 2019 - vs - Ford Kuga ST- Line 2018

General

Also called:

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Also called:

Ford escape

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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