The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 31,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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. The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
67
71.2
80.4
66.5
72.4
82.1
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
67 in
Height
66.5 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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3287 lb
Curb Weight
3717 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.57 %

General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5N
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
180 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
26.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
26.72 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
497 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft











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