Car comparison

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurbovsVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Forester II

2.5 i 16V Turbo

211 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2005-2008
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest city consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
211hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,662kg3,664lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
719km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,585mm62in
1,683mm66in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
406L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurboVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo5,600 rpm3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
38.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo has 11 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
1,662 kg
3,664 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
226 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo6.3 s
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
226 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,683 mm
66.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,662 kg
3,664 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,683 mm
66.3 in
Range score
-
719 km
447 mi
Trunk score
406 L
14.3 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 207 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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