Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIvsFord Kuga II · Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2016-2018
VS

Ford Kuga II · Facelift 2016

2.0 EcoBoost

242 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    167 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIFordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
240hp179kW
242hp180kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
394Nm291lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,702kg3,752lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
50.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,531mm178in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,677mm105in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
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Trunk volume
615L
456L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,653L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
167g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIFord Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost5,000 rpm2,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIFordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
50.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
242 hp
180 kW

Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost has 2 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
394 Nm
291 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
1,702 kg
3,752 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
228 km/h
142 mph
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI6.5 s
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost8.8 s

Although Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost: 2.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
938 km
583 mi
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
690 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
228 km/h
142 mph
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
242 hp
180 kW
8.8 s
212 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,486 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 in
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
242 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
242 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIFordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
240 hp
179 kW
242 hp
180 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
394 Nm
291 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,702 kg
3,752 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,486 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in
Range score
938 km
583 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIFord Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 106 Nm more
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 248 km (154 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 159 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 18 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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