Ford Kuga
The Ford Kuga is a five-seat SUV produced since 2008, powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 111 kW. The vehicle weighs 1,755 kg, measures 4,657 mm in length, and achieves a top speed of 200 km/h with CO₂ emissions of 140 g/km. In Norway, the model saw strong registration growth during 2019-2022, with 3,888 new registrations across the period, peaking at 1,809 vehicles in 2021 before declining to 715 in 2022.
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2008 |
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) |
| Engine power | 113 kW (151 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 84 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,754 kg |
| Displacement | 2,186 cc |
| Top speed | 199 km/h |
| Length | 4,638 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 29 European countries that registered the Ford Kuga in 2025 (96,097 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Ford Kuga registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Ford Kuga cars registered for the first time across 29 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 23,454 |
| Germany | 15,929 |
| France | 12,447 |
| Spain | 10,650 |
| Italy | 9,815 |
| Netherlands | 4,910 |
| Romania | 2,824 |
| Poland | 2,495 |
| Belgium | 2,460 |
| Czechia | 1,859 |
| Hungary | 1,670 |
| Austria | 1,303 |
| Slovakia | 1,010 |
| Ireland | 943 |
| Greece | 873 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Ford Kuga (from registration data). 6 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 194 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 194 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 196 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 193 km/h | – | – |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 200 km/h | – | – |
| 2.5 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 207 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Other Ford models
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 84% of Ford Kugas pass their MOT test first time, based on 257,620 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
16 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Ford Kuga. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
The heated washer jets may have jet heating elements which are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets which could lead to a fire.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-04-22
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-04-03
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
In the event of a vehicle impact which deploys the front seat belt pre-tensioner, insulation material in the internal door pillar trim could ignite during the activation of the gas generator and the winding up of the seat belt.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-09-01
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
The heated washer jets fitted to some vehicles may have elements which are not correctly sealed. The poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets which could lead to a fire.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-07-07
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-05-24
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-08-14
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-12-22
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-08-14
- Passenger car / vanEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
This may cause the cylinder head to crack, causing a pressurised oil leak that may result in a fire in the engine compartment.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-02-09
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-08-29
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-01-26
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-05-05
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-04-18
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-12-02
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-07-31
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
The airbag inflator may be defective which may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deploying in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-09-01
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Ford Kuga?
- The Ford Kuga has a rated top speed of 199 km/h.
- How much power does the Ford Kuga have?
- The Ford Kuga produces 113 kW (151 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Ford Kuga?
- The Ford Kuga is 4,638 mm long, 1,877 mm wide and 1,699 mm tall.
- How much does the Ford Kuga weigh?
- The Ford Kuga has a kerb weight of about 1,754 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Ford Kuga?
- The Ford Kuga emits 84 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Ford Kuga have?
- The Ford Kuga has 5 seats.