Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 34 HP more power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Kuga. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.4 | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | no data | |
| 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`240 | 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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