The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 28,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
67
71.2
80.4
66
72.5
80.4
71.2 in
Width
72.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
67 in
Height
66 in
102.5
174.3
105.9
174.9
174.3 in
Length
174.9 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.77 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
22.33 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
24 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
621 mi
Range
364 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
121.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft
