The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 31,600
€ 30,300
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 1.5 inches shorter and 2.7 inches lower.
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3708 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.85 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
180 hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.09 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
39 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
591 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
591 mi
484 mi
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
115.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft
