The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (16 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi 2x4 (17 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 28,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI is 1.5 inches shorter and 2.2 inches lower.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
64.3
72.4
82.6
66.5
72.4
82.1
72.4 in
Width
72.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
64.3 in
Height
66.5 in
105.4
176.6
105.9
178.1
176.6 in
Length
178.1 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.36 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
123 hp
118 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.73 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
26.71 lb/hp
29.73 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
591 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
591 mi
848 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
115.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft
