The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)
€ 31,100

€ 30,300

€ 31,100
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 a little. The VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
66.4
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
66.4 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
3702 lb
Curb Weight
3644 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.54 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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26.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.5 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
26.83 lb/hp
18.5 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
23 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
highway
30 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
530 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
530 mi
350 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
195.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
154.3 kWh
195.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft