The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,700
€ 37,500
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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
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 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.5 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
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
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*DGV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3940 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
178 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 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
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.4 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
40 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
674 mi
Range
490 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
490 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft
