The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 2x4 (14 - 17)
€ 32,800
€ 25,100
€ 32,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
67
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
67 in
Height
67 in
102.5
174.3
105.9
178.1
174.3 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
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.74 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
236 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
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 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
26.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
26.76 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
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
641 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
641 mi
601 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 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
1290 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
