The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (13 - 14) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 30,400

€ 27,000

€ 30,400
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 width, but the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi is 1.5 inches longer and 2.7 inches taller.
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
67
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
67 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 2.0 TDCi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3730 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.93 %

General
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
DM2
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
123 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
23.17 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
40 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
632 mi
Range
591 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
632 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0 TDCi
121.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1230 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft












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