Car comparison

Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010 2.5 TurbovsVolkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

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

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Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010

2.5 Turbo

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2010-2013
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
211hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight-
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
35.1s
Calculated
39.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
744km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,560mm180in
4,426mm174in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,700mm67in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,615mm103in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,571mm62in
Ground clearance
225mm9in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
450L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
64L
CO2 emissions
248g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 TurboVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.1 s
39.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has 19 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
1,614 kg
3,558 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo7.1 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo and Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
571 km
355 mi
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
744 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
213 km/h
132 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,700 mm
66.9 in
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,700 mm
66.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
744 km
462 mi
CO2 score
248 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 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
VehicleSubaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 TurboVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 69 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 173 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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