Ford Kuga 2008 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Ford Kuga engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Kuga is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Kuga is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Kuga has 60 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: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Kuga has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Tiguan, so Ford Kuga quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 11 200 | |
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