Is the Ford Kuga fuel-consuming?

[DelKinsley]

The Ford Kuga has a fuel consumption of 7.2 to 8.7L/100km, which is slightly on the higher side. Introduction: The Ford Kuga is an SUV under the Ford brand. On April 22, 2012, the all-new Ford Kuga made its Asian debut at the 2012 Beijing International Auto Show. Dubbed by Ford as the "smarter SUV," it features a luxurious and stylish exterior, a highly modern interior, and numerous high-tech configurations that lead its class. Exterior: The 2019 Ford Kuga lineup has undergone several exterior detail upgrades. The EcoBoost180 Platinum model features a magnetic gray coating process on the front grille, wheels, and front and rear bumpers. The EcoBoost180 and EcoBoost245 Luxury models, in addition to these, come with a new mesh grille and chrome border trim. The EcoBoost245 Premium model further includes the Vignale exterior package.

[LeBrady]

I drive a Ford Kuga, the 2.0T 4WD version. After driving it for over two years, I find it particularly fuel-consuming in stop-and-go city commuting, averaging 11 to 13 liters per 100 kilometers, and it goes up by another liter when the air conditioning is on in summer. On the highway, it's quite fuel-efficient, cruising at 120 km/h consumes just over 8 liters. The car weighs nearly 1.7 tons and has a 4WD system, so when you step hard on the throttle at startup, the instantaneous fuel consumption can jump to 19L, significantly higher than my colleague's Honda CR-V. However, it's very stable when fully loaded on mountain roads. If you want power, don't worry too much about fuel costs. Overall, my car costs over 0.7 yuan per kilometer, with monthly fuel expenses of at least 1500 yuan.

[RemingtonDella]

After analyzing the fuel consumption data of American SUVs, the Ford Kuga is indeed not fuel-efficient among its peers. The 1.5T two-wheel-drive model consumes over 10 liters in urban areas, while the 2.0T four-wheel-drive version easily exceeds 12 liters. The engine tuning leans towards sportiness, with substantial low-end torque output, but frequent start-stop traffic in urban areas significantly increases fuel consumption. The chassis uses a lot of high-strength steel, making it 200 kg heavier than Japanese SUVs, which enhances cornering stability but naturally leads to higher fuel consumption. If you have charging facilities at home, domestic hybrid SUVs like the BYD Song can halve fuel consumption, saving you four to five thousand yuan annually on fuel costs.

[StJaxson]

In my opinion, the Ford Kuga is considered to have high fuel consumption among SUVs. Last year, when I accompanied my brother to the used car market, dealers all said American cars are gas guzzlers. Under current new car conditions, the 1.5T two-wheel drive version consumes no less than 10 liters per 100 kilometers when commuting in the city with air conditioning on. A full tank of 92-octane gasoline only lasts a little over 400 kilometers before the fuel light comes on. In comparison, the Toyota Wildlander Hybrid at the same price range only consumes five to six liters, but its chassis feel is indeed inferior to the Kuga. Considering that gasoline now costs over 8 yuan per liter, if you drive 2,000 kilometers a month, you should budget nearly 2,000 yuan for fuel expenses.