The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
€ 30,300

€ 36,800

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3708 lb
Curb Weight
3807 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %

General
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 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 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
180 hp
181 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.03 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
20.6 lb/hp
21.03 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
484 mi
Range
698 mi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
484 mi
698 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
117.3 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
145.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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