The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (19 - 20)
€ 40,300

€ 37,600

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 2.0XT is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
68.3
70.7
80.7
65.9
72.4
82.6
70.7 in
Width
72.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
68.3 in
Height
65.9 in
103.9
180.9
109.7
185.1
180.9 in
Length
185.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3580 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.17 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
SJ
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FA20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
439 mi
Range
601 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
601 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
113.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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