The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)

€ 28,800
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12) Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
€ 36,500
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
72.5
80.4
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
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
4982 lb
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.73 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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