The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi 2x4 Powershift (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 29,800

€ 31,600

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp is 1.5 inches longer and 2.2 inches taller.
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
66.5
72.4
82.1
64.3
72.4
82.6
72.4 in
Width
72.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.5 in
Height
64.3 in
105.9
178.1
105.4
176.6
178.1 in
Length
176.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.42 %

General
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
DM2
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
29.98 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
49 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
777 mi
Range
591 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
777 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
115.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
98.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft












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