The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (11 - 15)
€ 28,800
€ 28,900
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo is 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI.
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
66
72.5
80.4
67
71.2
80.4
72.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
66 in
Height
67 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 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.42 %
General
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
197 hp
158 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
17.99 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
24 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
364 mi
Range
523 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
364 mi
523 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
144 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
187.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
39.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
