The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (10 - 11) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi 2x4 Powershift (17 - 18)
€ 30,200

€ 29,800

€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
66.4
71.2
80.4
66.5
72.4
82.1
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
66.4 in
Height
66.5 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 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3633 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.61 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5N
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
168 hp
118 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
21.63 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
462 mi
777 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
162.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1261 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft











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