The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 40,300
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) Subaru Forester 2.0XT
€ 37,500
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
€ 40,300
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 2.0XT is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
70.7
80.7
65.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
103.9
180.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TSI
3580 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.41 %
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FA20
Engine Code
*DGV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3940 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
178 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
490 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
490 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft