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Although qu'aff�t� the first Kuga has failed to shake the VW Tiguan in Europe. Never mind: revised from top to bottom, finally has a spacious trunk and boasting an aggressive price, the Ford SUV intends cutting cruppers its older rival.
Launched in May 2008, the Kuga has always had the Tiguan in the legs ... without ever managing to really worry about. Yet this is not what motivated Ford to put early retirement. But demand from the U.S. market in search of a larger SUV with a safe and high capacity. And thus was born the Kuga "global" extended 8 cm for a good cause. With 4.52 m long, so that's that exceeds the Tiguan 9 cm (4.43 m). What finally offer a spacious trunk, announcing a volume of 456 dm3 close to that of VW (470 dm �). And add an adjustable boot floor on two levels. One trick welcome to the Kuga, which is accompanied by another novelty: the now adjustable rear seats tilt. On long rides, passengers enjoy the bench. However, it remains insufficient to delight in the palm of the Tiguan more family SUV. Having largely inspired by the world of MPVs - file before folding right to take long objects, aviation shelves on the back of seats, sliding seat into two parts, storage everywhere ... - The SUV VW puts children and bargain hunters on his side. Especially since it is always the larger of our two friends, especially at the rear.
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Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Titanium AWD 163
Benefits
Good level of comfort
Effective frame
Price-equipment ratio
Pitfalls of
Habitability back
Percussion at low speed
Usability complicated
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion Sportline 140
Benefits
Quality workmanship
Diesel alert
Modularity minivan
Pitfalls of
Perfectible soundproofing
Rather clumsy frame
Pretentious Price
The Kuga is proving a little less generous armholes, even revealing ratings down from its predecessor. If legroom is correct, the thickness of the rear pillars resulting in a loss of 8 cm in width at the shoulders. The measured 131 cm (138 in the Tiguan) are just a little to accommodate three adults, as well as the central place is hardly enviable. If the Kuga has less sense of family, it is still pleasant. The dashboard, largely inspired from recent productions of the brand (C-Max, B-Max), not lacking in character or quality, or storage. However, it sports a GPS screen (optional) too small and is not an example of ergonomics: buttons abound on the steering wheel and console, and drop-down menus of the onboard computer is not instinctive for two As. His rival tamed easier, thanks to the presence of a GPS touch. That said, if the dashboard of the Tiguan, finely crafted, is generous spaces and containers of all kinds, it borders by the gloom, clad all in black.
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| The sliding seat adds to the versatility of the Tiguan |
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