Ford Kuga 2008 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Ford Kuga engine produces 34 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Kuga consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Kuga consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan 2007: Engine power is automatically (without driver intervention) distributed among the wheels based on conditions using a hydraulic multi-disc clutch, viscous clutch, or similar traction control device. Some systems allow locking of multi-disc clutch manually for permanent all wheel drive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Kuga is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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`240 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Kuga, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7600 | |
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