The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 2x4 (13 - 14) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 27,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is 3.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches wider.
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.14 %

General
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
DM2
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
23.53 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
565 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
565 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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