Comparison:Ford Kuga 2024 (new) Vs. VW T-Roc 2022 (new)

Dimensions

Size might be among your top considerations when choosing an SUV. The Ford Kuga measures in with a length of 4614mm, significantly larger than the VW T-Roc at 4236mm. The Kuga's wheelbase is also longer, coming in at 2710mm compared to the T-Roc's 2590mm. In width, the Kuga measures 1883mm while the T-Roc is slightly narrower at 1819mm. The Ford Kuga's height is 1661mm, making it a bit taller than the VW T-Roc's 1584mm. The ground clearance ranges from 160mm to 191mm on the Kuga, depending on the engine chosen (2.5 PHEV ST-Line CVT with the minimum clearance and 1.5 EcoBoost Titanium with the maximum). Meanwhile, the T-Roc's ground clearance varies between 158mm and 161mm (2.0 TDI SCR Style 4MOTION DSG with the minimum clearance and 1.0 TSI OPF Style with the maximum). When it comes to turning circles, the Ford Kuga has a range of 11.40m to 11.50m, while the VW T-Roc's range is slightly tighter at 11.00m to 11.10m.

Boot/interior

Both the Ford Kuga and the VW T-Roc have a seating capacity of 5 and come standard with Isofix for child seat installation. However, the boot space differs between the two. The Kuga has a boot space of 405-435 liters, depending on the engine chosen (2.5 PHEV ST-Line CVT with the minimum space and 1.5 EcoBoost Titanium with the maximum). The T-Roc's boot space ranges from 284-445 liters (Cabriolet 1.0 TSI OPF Style with the minimum space and 1.0 TSI OPF Style with the maximum). With rear seats folded, the Ford Kuga has 1534 liters of space compared to the T-Roc's 1290 liters.

Engines/drivetrain

When it comes to performance, there are some differences between the Ford Kuga and the T-Roc. The Kuga's range of engine options offers between 88kW to 165kW of power (1.5 EcoBoost Trend with the minimum power and 2.5 PHEV ST-Line CVT with the maximum), while the T-Roc ranges from 81kW to 221kW (1.0 TSI OPF Style with the minimum power and R 4MOTION DSG with the maximum). Torque levels also vary, with the Kuga ranging from 240Nm to 400Nm (1.5 EcoBoost Titanium with the minimum torque and 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line Allroad with the maximum), and the T-Roc has a range of 200Nm to 400Nm (1.0 TSI OPF Style with the minimum torque and R 4MOTION DSG with the maximum). In terms of acceleration, the Kuga boasts times of 8.7-12.0 seconds for 0-100km/h, and the T-Roc's times range from 4.9-12.3 seconds.

Consumption/ecology

Fuel consumption and emissions are important factors to consider, especially with increasingly strict environmental regulations. The Ford Kuga's tank size ranges from 45 to 54 liters, with the 2.5 PHEV ST-Line CVT having the smallest tank and the 1.5 EcoBoost Titanium having the largest. The VW T-Roc's tank size is a tad larger, ranging from 50 to 55 liters (1.0 TSI OPF Style with the smallest tank and 2.0 TDI SCR Style 4MOTION DSG with the largest). CO2 emissions (WLTP) for the Kuga span from 22.0g/km to 159.0g/km (2.5 Plugin-Hybrid Titanium CVT with the minimum emissions and 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line Allroad with the maximum), while the T-Roc's emissions spread from 121.0g/km to 196.0g/km (2.0 TDI SCR with the minimum emissions and R 4MOTION DSG with the maximum).

Weight/towing

Towing capacity is another crucial factor when choosing a vehicle, especially for those who often haul trailers, boats, or caravans. The Ford Kuga has an empty weight range of 1564-1844 kg (1.5 EcoBoost Titanium with the minimum weight and 2.5 PHEV ST-Line CVT with the maximum), while the VW T-Roc's empty weight ranges from 1301-1568 kg (1.0 TSI OPF Style with the minimum weight and R 4MOTION DSG with the maximum). The permissible total weight for the Kuga is 2075-2320 kg and for the T-Roc is 1800-2070 kg. When it comes to towing, the Kuga can handle between 1200-2100 kg, and the T-Roc can tow between 1300-1700 kg. Additionally, the Kuga has a max roof load and towbar load of 75 kg and 100 kg, respectively, while the T-Roc has a max roof load of 75 kg and towbar load of 80 kg.

Offroad

For those who enjoy off-road adventures, the departure and approach angles of the Ford Kuga and the VW T-Roc are worth considering. The departure angle of the Kuga ranges from 22.60° to 24.40°, while the T-Roc's range is slightly smaller at 17.50° to 19.40°. The approach angle for the Kuga varies from 18.00° to 19.30°, and the T-Roc's approach angle ranges from 17.20° to 17.40°.

EV

Should you be considering an electric or hybrid model, it’s important to note the Ford Kuga has a range (WLTP) of 56.0-65.0km which is dependent on the specific engine chosen (2.5 PHEV ST-Line CVT or 2.5 Plugin-Hybrid Titanium CVT). The battery capacity also differs, with options from 1.1kWh to 14.4kWh (2.5 Hybrid Titanium CVT or 2.5 PHEV ST-Line CVT).