The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
€ 30,300

€ 44,800

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 1.6 EcoBoost is 1.5 inches longer and 2.3 inches taller.
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
67
72.4
82.1
64.7
72.4
82.6
72.4 in
Width
72.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
67 in
Height
64.7 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 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
3708 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.29 %

General
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
180 hp
237 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.7 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
20.6 lb/hp
16.7 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
484 mi
Range
583 mi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
484 mi
583 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
131.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
145.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft












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