Ford Kuga 2016 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Tiguan have the same engine power, but Ford Kuga torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Kuga consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Ford Kuga over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Ford Kuga 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Kuga is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Kuga is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1603 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 52 litres). | |||
| 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): | 2`250 | 2`310 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 16 200 | |
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