The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (19 - 20)
€ 30,600

€ 37,600

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Subaru Forester 2.0D is 5.6 inches shorter and 2.3 inches narrower.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
65.9
70.1
78.9
65.9
72.4
82.6
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
103
179.5
109.7
185.1
179.5 in
Length
185.1 in
103 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
SH
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
631 mi
Range
601 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
601 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
129.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft











46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft