Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 10.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. 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 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 2.0 engine | |||
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: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6400 | |
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