The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
€ 28,600
€ 26,100
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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. The Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF is 0.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI.
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
66
72.5
80.4
66.4
71.2
80.4
72.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
66 in
Height
66.4 in
105.9
174.9
102.5
174.3
174.9 in
Length
174.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.4 %
General
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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 DPF
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
134 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
26.54 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
37 mpg
32 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
563 mi
Range
537 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
563 mi
537 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
131.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
39.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
