Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 4 HP more power than Ford Kuga, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 410 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Tiguan has 60 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The Ford Kuga may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 7600 | 7200 | |
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