The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 31,900
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
€ 37,500
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
€ 31,900
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. The Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic is 5.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
70.1
78.9
65.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
103
179.5
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
109.7
185.1
179.5 in
Length
185.1 in
103 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.67 %
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
SH
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*DGV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3940 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
178 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23.09 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
24 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
273 mi
Range
490 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
490 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
181.4 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).
144 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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