The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (07 - 11) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (14 - 17)
€ 27,200

€ 30,700

€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
4.77 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CTH*
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
148 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
24.15 lb/hp
25.35 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
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
473 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
473 mi
717 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
159.2 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
159.2 kWh
107 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 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
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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