2025 Subaru
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 25 - 26 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 33 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 | 65.3 - 73.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 184 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.3 in | 186.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.0 in | 72.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.6 in |
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.1 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Subaru Forester offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Tiguan, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Subaru Forester will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Convenience
The Subaru Forester requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Subaru Forester is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Dimensions
The Subaru Forester is about the same width as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
When looking at overall length, the Subaru Forester takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Handling
The Subaru Forester has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Subaru Forester will do just as well as the Volkswagen Tiguan, since they have about the same towing capacity.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Subaru Forester and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Subaru Forester doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Subaru Forester and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
The Subaru Forester has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.