The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
€ 30,700

€ 32,900

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.31 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
SH
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.4 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
674 mi
Range
721 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
721 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
102.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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