The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 28,800
€ 31,600
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.61 %
General
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
197 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
17.99 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
24 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 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 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
39.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
