The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 28,800
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
66.4
71.2
80.4
66
72.5
80.4
71.2 in
Width
72.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
66.4 in
Height
66 in
102.5
174.3
105.9
174.9
174.3 in
Length
174.9 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.11 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.73 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
24 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
537 mi
Range
364 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft
