Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 vs Ford Kuga 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Ford Kuga. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Tiguan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has 4x4: 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: | 4.43 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | no data | |
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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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Kuga, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`130 | |
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| 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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