The 2015 Ford Kuga available in the UAE (GCC specifications) has a 55-litre fuel tank capacity. This is a key difference from the 60-litre tank found on the 2015 UK model, a variation often seen in GCC-spec vehicles which may have different tank designs or emissions equipment. For a typical UAE driver using Special 95 fuel (priced around 3.10 AED/litre as of mid-2024) and achieving a combined fuel economy of roughly 10 km/l in mixed Dubai-Sharjah traffic with air conditioning on, a full tank provides a realistic range of about 550 km. Over 5 years and 100,000 km of ownership, the total fuel cost would be approximately 31,000 AED, calculated from 10,000 litres of fuel. When combined with other costs like insurance (around 2,500 AED/year from local providers), servicing (approx. 1,500 AED/year at independent garages), and the significant annual depreciation common for SUVs in the UAE market (around 18% per year for a 2015 model, according to used-car valuation trends on platforms like Dubizzle), the cost per km for a Kuga in this age bracket often exceeds 1.00 AED. The RTA Dubai's vehicle inspection data highlights that regular maintenance of the fuel system is crucial for older models facing high temperatures. Meanwhile, fuel economy figures published by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for similar mid-size SUVs under local driving conditions support the 9-11 km/l range. The 55-litre capacity is sufficient for weekly commutes but may require more frequent stops for long drives on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway compared to larger tanks in vehicles like the Toyota Fortuner.
| Specification | 2015 Ford Kuga (UAE/GCC Spec) | 2015 Ford Kuga (UK Spec) |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 litres | 60 litres |
| Common Fuel Grade | Special 95 | Premium Unleaded (95 RON) |
| Typical Real-World Range (UAE) | ~550 km | Not directly applicable |
- Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres for UAE/GCC models.
- Real-world fuel economy: Approximately 10 km/l in UAE conditions.
- Annual depreciation rate: Around 18% for a 2015 model in the current used market.
