Ford Kuga Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Ford Kuga transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 AT, 1 CVT
    • Average acceleration: 9.3 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4500 rpm
    • Average torque: 285 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1605 kg / 3539 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2325 kg / 5127 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2020 Ford Kuga through generations

  • 1.5 EcoBoost —6 MT (240 Nm)
  • 2.0 EcoBlue —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 1.5 EcoBlue —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 2.5 Duratec —1 CVT (200 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.5 EcoBoost 6 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 EcoBlue 8 AT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 EcoBlue 6 MT—11.1 s to 60 mph (11.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 Duratec 1 CVT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.5 EcoBoost 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 EcoBlue 8 AT—3500 rpm.
  • 1.5 EcoBlue 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.5 EcoBoost Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.0 EcoBlue Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 3500 rpm. 96%
    1.5 EcoBlue Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.5 Duratec Automatic 1 CVT Front wheel drive - -
    Vehicle 1.5 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 EcoBlue
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 EcoBlue
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 Duratec
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 CVT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Ford Kuga transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 PowerShift, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4525 rpm
      • Average torque: 319 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1625 kg / 3583 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2345 kg / 5171 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2016 Ford Kuga through generations

  • 1.5 EcoBoost —6 MT (240 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDCI —6 MT (370 Nm)
  • 1.5 TDCI —6 PowerShift (270 Nm)
  • 2.0 EcoBoost —6 AT (394 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.5 EcoBoost 6 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDCI 6 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 TDCI 6 PowerShift—11.8 s to 60 mph (12.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 EcoBoost 6 AT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.5 EcoBoost 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDCI 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 1.5 TDCI 6 PowerShift—3600 rpm.
  • 2.0 EcoBoost 6 AT—5000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.5 EcoBoost Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.0 TDCI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    1.5 TDCI Automatic 6 PowerShift Front wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    2.0 EcoBoost Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.5 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDCI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 TDCI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 PowerShift
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Ford Kuga transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4725 rpm
      • Average torque: 290 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1695 kg / 3737 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2460 kg / 5424 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 Ford Kuga through generations

  • 1.6 EcoBoost —6 AT (240 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDCi —6 AT (340 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 EcoBoost 6 AT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDCi 6 AT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 EcoBoost 6 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDCi 6 AT—3750 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 EcoBoost Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5700 rpm. 79%
    2.0 TDCi Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 3750 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDCi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Ford Kuga transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 10.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4725 rpm
      • Average torque: 290 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1707 kg / 3764 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2472 kg / 5451 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 Ford Kuga through generations

    Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 Duratorq TDCi 6 AT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 Duratorq TDCi Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    Vehicle 2.0 Duratorq TDCi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Ford Kuga transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5000 rpm
      • Average torque: 320 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1857 kg / 4095 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2712 kg / 5980 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Ford Kuga through generations

  • 2.0 TDCi —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 2.5 i 20V —5 AT (320 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 TDCi 6 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 i 20V 5 AT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 TDCi 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.5 i 20V 5 AT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 TDCi Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.5 i 20V Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDCi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 i 20V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%