The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 30,300
€ 28,800
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3644 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
8.95 %
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
18.5 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
23 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
30 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
350 mi
Range
593 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
350 mi
593 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
127 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
195.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
39.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
