The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (14 - 17)
€ 30,700

€ 31,000

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
66.4
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
66.4 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 DPF
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3673 lb
Curb Weight
3717 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.18 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
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
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
180 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 DPF
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
26.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
26.62 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
32 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
38 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
552 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
504 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1265 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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