The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (13 - 14)
€ 28,200
€ 30,400
€ 28,200
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 width, but the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT is 1.5 inches shorter and 2.7 inches lower.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
64.3
72.4
82.6
67
72.4
82.1
72.4 in
Width
72.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
64.3 in
Height
67 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 ACT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3730 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.93 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5N
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
148 hp
161 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
126 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 ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
22.2 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
41 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
621 mi
632 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 ACT
109.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft
