The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
€ 30,300
€ 31,600
€ 30,300
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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
66
72.5
80.4
66.4
71.2
80.4
72.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
66 in
Height
66.4 in
105.9
174.9
102.5
175.5
174.9 in
Length
175.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
3644 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4945 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.83 %
General
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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
168 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
197 hp
168 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
18.5 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
23 mpg
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
30 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
350 mi
Range
603 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
350 mi
603 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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).
135.8 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
195.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
39.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
