Kuga MPG

adikia
adikia Forum Participant Posts: 21
edited September 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

Thinking of buying a 2013 Kuga with 2 wheel drive, and wondering what sort of MPG I can expect from it. Owners comments please.

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  • HarleyDave
    HarleyDave Forum Participant Posts: 150
    edited September 2016 #2

    Sold my 2013 Kuga in March after 2 1/2 years,would record 40-43 mpg driving sensibly i.e. Keep to speed limits we don't live in a town so can't say what round town stop/start would be towing 29-31 with 1300kg caravan,once recorded 53mpg Northampton to Hull
    motorway restricted to 50mph most way.I thought it an economical car for it's size

  • HarleyDave
    HarleyDave Forum Participant Posts: 150
    edited September 2016 #3

    Also suggest you look at the Kugaownersclub web site,good info/advice there

  • rpaul
    rpaul Forum Participant Posts: 8
    edited September 2016 #4

    The engine output makes a lot of difference on the Fords.

    Our Mondeo 163bhp would only give 24 mpg towing but in a 'borrowed' 140bhp it was over 30mpg in similar use.

    No significant change in pulling power and both were auto boxes.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited September 2016 #5

    2009 Manual 2WD 134BHP. Over 5 years I've driven 20K, of which 7.5K towing 1350Kg. Best solo 51mpg, Best towing 33mpg. Overall average since ownership 40mpg. All measurements brim to brim.

  • paul56
    paul56 Forum Participant Posts: 937
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    edited September 2016 #6

    Our 2015 180bhp Kuga 4x4 now has 17,000 miles on the clock. I never bother to check the mpg while towing etc but according to the computer we are averaging 37.3mpg including towing. Last years big trip was to Provence and this years was up to Scotland and
    loads of trips inbetween pulling a 1450kg Bailey. I do like it and it tows at 60 all day long with a great deal of comfort. I do think its got a small boot though.

  • paul56
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    edited September 2016 #7

    PS Just for your information I've just had a recall letter from Ford - apparently the brake vacuum hose is too close to the turbo and there may be issues! Booked in for Monday.

  • tigerfish
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    edited September 2016 #8

    I think the Kuga 4x4 is a fine car in the mid range class, but what on earth is the point of having a vehicle that looks like a 4x4 but is actually only a 2x4!  Style?

  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2016 #9

    I think the Kuga 4x4 is a fine car in the mid range class, but what on earth is the point of having a vehicle that looks like a 4x4 but is actually only a 2x4!  Style?

    Taller vehicles are generally easier to get in to if you/other half/family/etc have mobilty problems ..... and they're cheaper to run than the full fat 4 wheel drive versions. eg The R Class was available at the end of the production run as just RWD ...
    and let's face it, how many times have you really needed 4 wheel drive?

  • tigerfish
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    edited September 2016 #10

    MM Actually quite often!  I use the car quite a bit in the winter and its better on snow & Ice, but I appreciate it most on wet grass CL's. I pride myself on never spoiling the grass, and my big, wide tyres using 4 wheel traction & 3 litres at tick over hardly ever even bends a blade of it.  I never need to use any rev's.

    This area floods a bit too and my power and traction have pulled more than a few out of the kacky!

    TF

  • Bazza
    Bazza Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited September 2016 #11

    I tow my Bailey Unicorn Valencia with a 2013 Kuga (163bhp 4wd ),I get 35 mpg when pulling the van and 40ish around the doors. I find the Kuga excellent for towing. Good luck 

  • cyberyacht
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    edited September 2016 #12

    I think the Kuga 4x4 is a fine car in the mid range class, but what on earth is the point of having a vehicle that looks like a 4x4 but is actually only a 2x4!  Style?

    Would have preferred 4x4 but 2WD provided sufficient weight, sufficient grunt and a short rear overhang at the right price. Haven't got stuck 'yet'.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2016 #13

    MM Actually quite often!  I use the car quite a bit in the winter and its better on snow & Ice, but I appreciate it most on wet grass CL's. I pride myself on never spoiling the grass, and my big, wide tyres using 4 wheel traction & 3 litres at tick over
    hardly ever even bends a blade of it.  I never need to use any rev's.

    This area floods a bit too and my power and traction have pulled more than a few out of the kacky!

    TF

    I've used CLs in the wet many times with my RWD Omega and never got stuck once or churned the grass either though obviously 4x4 is better

  • tigerfish
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    edited September 2016 #14

    We had Senators and the larger engined Omega's as Patrol cars. Good beast's.

    TF

  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2016 #15

    We had Senators and the larger engined Omega's as Patrol cars. Good beast's.

    TF

    I had a couple of Senators too, both 12 & 24 valve versions .... excellent cars ... and my Omega had the required more cylinders than doors too Cool

  • martindf3
    martindf3 Forum Participant Posts: 65
    edited September 2016 #16

    I think the Kuga 4x4 is a fine car in the mid range class, but what on earth is the point of having a vehicle that looks like a 4x4 but is actually only a 2x4!  Style?

    Write your comments here...I totally agree with you ... we've had a 4wd tiguan for nearly 12 months and it virtues never stop impressing . Come winter brilliant ,pulling van out of snow covered uphill moorland road brilliant . Down ion Devon at the moment
    and got into flash floods ,a foot of water .... child's play , Audi dominated international rallying ,by introducing 4wd,to the masses . No contest for me . 

  • Fysherman
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    edited September 2016 #17

    Choice