The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 28,800
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12) Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
€ 27,000
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,800
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 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 BMT.
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
66
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
72.5
80.4
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
105.9
174.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 BMT
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.77 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CZD*
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
17.99 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
24 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
364 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
364 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
121.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
187.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
39.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft