The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (11 - 15) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (13 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 30,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
67
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
67 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
3596 lb
Curb Weight
3730 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.59 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
158 hp
161 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
123 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.76 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
523 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
523 mi
632 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft
