Ford Kuga 2016 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Tiguan have the same engine power, but Ford Kuga torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Kuga consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Kuga could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Kuga consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.63 m | |
| Ford Kuga is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Kuga is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1655 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Kuga has 159 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This could mean that the Ford Kuga uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Kuga is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Ford Kuga can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Ford Kuga scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 17 600 | |
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