The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)
€ 30,600
€ 32,200
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.25 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
22.32 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
39 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
591 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
591 mi
601 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
115.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1415 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft
