The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 28,800

€ 30,600

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT.
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
66
72.5
80.4
64.3
72.4
82.6
72.5 in
Width
72.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66 in
Height
64.3 in
105.9
174.9
105.4
176.6
174.9 in
Length
176.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.85 %

General
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJV*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
197 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 ACT
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
17.99 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
24 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
31 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
364 mi
Range
591 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
364 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
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).
115.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
187.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1415 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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