Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison

    Subaru Forester

    Volkswagen Tiguan

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    2024 Subaru
    Forester
    vs
    2024 Volkswagen
    Tiguan
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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    7.9
    7.8
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    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    58L - 60L
    354 to 576 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $37,890 - $50,140
    $40,990 - $73,790
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quality, premium-leaning interior
    • Sportier handling
    • STI appears again...
    Misses
    • ...like this?
    • Hardly a special edition
    • Dreary CVT
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Spacious, practical interior
    • Polished, punchy turbocharged engine
    • Recent price cuts improve equation
    Misses
    • Functional interior lacks flair
    • Third row remains occasional use only
    • Starting to look old alongside fresher rivals

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:

    • Crystal White Pearl
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    • Crimson Red Pearl
    • Autumn Green Metallic
    • Horizon Blue Pearl
    • Cascade Green Silica
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl

    The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey Metallic
    • Night Shade Blue Metallic
    • Reflex Silver Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option. 

    The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey Metallic
    • Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
    • Reflex Silver Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 24981395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L1.4L, 2.0L
    Induction
    FLAT 4TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    110kW - 136kW110kW - 235kW
    Power RPM
    5800 - 60003500 - 5600
    Torque
    196Nm - 239Nm250Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 44001500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    12.1 - 12.59.6 - 16

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