The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 33,500

€ 28,800

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 SCR is 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
64.7
72.4
82.6
66
72.5
80.4
72.4 in
Width
72.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64.7 in
Height
66 in
105.4
176.6
105.9
174.9
176.6 in
Length
174.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.42 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
24.05 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
48 mpg
24 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
736 mi
Range
364 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
736 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
187.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
100.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft











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