The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (14 - 17)
€ 26,100

€ 33,800

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 Start/Stopp
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3783 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.08 %

General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
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 Start/Stopp
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
178 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
178 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.25 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.73 lb/hp
21.25 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
38 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
537 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
717 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 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).
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).
107 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
107 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft