The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 28,800

€ 36,500

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.73 %

General
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
DM2
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
197 hp
175 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
17.99 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
24 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
31 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
364 mi
Range
674 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
364 mi
674 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
187.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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