The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (16 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 28,800
€ 27,000
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 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
64.3
72.4
82.6
66
72.5
80.4
72.4 in
Width
72.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64.3 in
Height
66 in
105.4
176.6
105.9
174.9
176.6 in
Length
174.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.33 %
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 turbocharger
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
123 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 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
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
26.71 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
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
24 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
591 mi
Range
364 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
591 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
115.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
220 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
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft
