The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (11 - 13) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 33,100
€ 28,800
€ 33,100
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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.14 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
168 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
22.24 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
24 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
46 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
663 mi
Range
364 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
663 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.4 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
123.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
