The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (08 - 11) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,600

€ 46,600

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 5.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
66.9
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
66.9 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 2.0X
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
18.1 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
SH
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
FB20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
237 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.94 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
36 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
574 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
574 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
133.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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