Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIvsSubaru Forester III 2.5 XT

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan I

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2008-2009
VS

Subaru Forester III

2.5 XT

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSISubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
200hp149kW
230hp172kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,662kg3,664lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
38.2s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
561km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,683mm66in
1,590mm63in
Wheelbase
2,604mm103in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
470L
387L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSISubaru Forester III 2.5 XTPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
SubaruForester III2.5 XT5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSISubaruForester III2.5 XT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.2 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
1,662 kg
3,664 lb
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
1,485 kg
3,274 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI7.9 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 1.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: 1.8 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
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
719 km
447 mi
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
561 km
348 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
216 km/h
134 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
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
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 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
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
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT 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
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 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
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSISubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
200 hp
149 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,662 kg
3,664 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
Range score
719 km
447 mi
561 km
348 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 TSISubaru Forester III 2.5 XT
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 158 km (98 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 177 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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