The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)
€ 26,100
€ 32,200
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
66.4
71.2
80.4
67
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
102.5
174.3
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 2.0 TDCi
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
10.6 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5N
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
161 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.73 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
537 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
601 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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).
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft
