The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (09 - 11) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (09 - 11) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,300
 Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12) Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
€ 27,700
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 BMT 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 BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (09 - 11)
71.2
80.4
66
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (09 - 11)
102.5
174.3
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)
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 BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3424 lb
Curb Weight
3644 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.04 %
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5N
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
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 BMT
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 BMT
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo

Performance

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.5 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
24.81 lb/hp
18.5 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
23 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
49 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
751 mi
350 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
195.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1338 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