Ford Kuga Mk1 or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

2008–2012 vs 2007–2016 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Kuga Mk1 4,443 mm, Tiguan I (5N) 4,433 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Kuga Mk1 360 l, Tiguan I (5N) 470 l.
Lowest consumption: Kuga Mk1 5.6 l/100 km, Tiguan I (5N) 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: Kuga Mk1 100–147 kW, Tiguan I (5N) 81–155 kW.
Standard equipment: Kuga Mk1 33 items (Trend), Tiguan I (5N) 29 items (Trend & Fun).
On Autodrom: Kuga Mk1 from €6,800 (2 listings); no Tiguan I (5N) is listed right now.

Ford Kuga Mk12008–2012 · 10 engines · Trend, Titanium, Zetec, Titanium XSpecifications →2 listings from €6,800 →

Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)2007–2016 · 11 engines · Trend & Fun, Track & Field, Sport & Style, TeamSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Kuga Mk12008–20122 listings · from €6,800	Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)2007–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,443 mm	Length4,427 mm–4,433 mm
Width	Width1,832 mm–1,842 mm	Width1,809 mm
Height	Height1,677 mm–1,710 mm	Height1,686 mm–1,703 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,690 mm	Wheelbase2,604 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance190 mm–196 mm	Ground clearance200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume360 l	Trunk volume470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,573 kg–1,653 kg	Curb weight1,499 kg–1,705 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l	Fuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2012	Production years2007–2016
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power100–147 kW (136–200 hp)	Power81–155 kW (110–211 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.5	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 2.0 TDCi 140	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.8 s · 2.5 T	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 TSI 210 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsTrend · Trend & Fun
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Trend	Items in the base trim29 · Trend & Fun
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · Titanium	Items in the top trim39 · Sport & Style
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings2	Listings0
Price from	Price from€6,800	Price fromnot specified
Average price	Average price€6,900	Average pricenot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Kuga Mk1 or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

Length: Ford Kuga Mk1 4,443 mm, Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) 4,433 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,690 vs 2,604 mm. Boot: 360 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Kuga Mk1 or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

The most frugal Ford Kuga Mk1 uses 5.6 l/100 km (2.0 TDCi 140); the most frugal Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Ford Kuga Mk1 or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

The strongest Ford Kuga Mk1 makes 147 kW (200 hp) (2.5 T); the strongest Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI 210 4Motion).

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