The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)
€ 30,700

€ 31,200

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
3673 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.39 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5N
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
138 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
26.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
26.62 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
552 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
601 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1265 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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