The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 2x4 (14 - 17)
€ 31,600
€ 25,100
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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
175.5
105.9
178.1
175.5 in
Length
178.1 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.22 %
General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5N
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
125 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 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
22.1 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
603 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
603 mi
601 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft
