The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 2x4 (13 - 14)

€ 26,100
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
€ 24,800
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 2x4 (13 - 14) Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
71.2
80.4
67
Blueprint Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 2x4 (13 - 14)
72.4
82.1
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
66.4 in
Height
67 in
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
102.5
174.3
Blueprint Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 2x4 (13 - 14)
105.9
178.1
174.3 in
Length
178.1 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.42 %
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 2x4 (13 - 14)

General

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5N
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
148 hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Performance

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

 REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.73 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
36 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
565 mi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
125 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft