The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 11) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (13 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 29,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT 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.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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 BMT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3730 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.75 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
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
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
22.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.03 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
22.49 lb/hp
27.03 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
593 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
593 mi
632 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
127 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 BMT
127 kWh
121.3 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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
