The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15) vs. Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 2x4 (13 - 14)
€ 26,900
€ 24,800
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
67
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
67 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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3355 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.67 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 1.6 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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
148 hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
21.23 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
36 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
593 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
593 mi
565 mi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
125 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 kWh
125 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1230 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft
