The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 26,100
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
€ 30,300
 Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (13 - 14) Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
71.2
80.4
67
Blueprint Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (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 4x4 Automatic (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
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3708 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.28 %
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
5N
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
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
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
180 hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
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

Performance

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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

▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.73 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
38 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
484 mi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft