Ford Kuga 2017 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 242 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 394 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Ford Kuga engine produces 22 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Despite the higher power, Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Kuga consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 1.63 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 |
1653 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 2 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`260 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 800 | 19 600 | |
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