The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (14 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 31,000

€ 36,500

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 3.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches wider.
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
67
72.4
82.1
67
71.2
80.4
72.4 in
Width
71.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
67 in
Height
67 in
105.9
178.1
102.5
174.3
178.1 in
Length
174.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
3717 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.11 %

General
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
DM2
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
175 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.65 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
32 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
504 mi
Range
674 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
504 mi
674 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
140.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











46.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft