The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 31,600

€ 28,800

€ 31,600
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 2.0 TDI is 1.4 cm longer, 3.3 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
1686
1809
2041
1677
1842
2042
1809 mm
Width
1842 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1686 mm
Height
1677 mm
2604
4457
2690
4443
4457 mm
Length
4443 mm
2604 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
1684 kg
Kerb Weight
1608 kg
2243 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg

Weight Difference:
76 kg
4.51 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5N
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
168 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
197 bhp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
350 NM
320 NM
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
10.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.16 kg/bhp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
10.02 kg/bhp
8.16 kg/bhp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
29 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
603 mi
Range
364 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
603 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
559 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
470 L
Boot Capacity
410 L










1510 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1405 L