The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 30,600
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0D
€ 40,200
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200

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 2.0 TSI OPF
65.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11)
70.1
78.9
65.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11)
103
179.5
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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 2.0 TSI OPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.5 %
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
SH
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
EE20
Engine Code
*DNL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
34 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
533 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
533 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
132.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft