The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 30,300

€ 26,900

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 is 3.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches wider.
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
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
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
3708 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.52 %

General
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
180 hp
158 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
20.6 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
484 mi
Range
593 mi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
484 mi
593 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
127 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
145.8 kWh
127 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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