Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIvsSubaru Forester IV · Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2016-2018
VS

Subaru Forester IV · Facelift 2016

Sport 2.0 T

240 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    167 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDISubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240hp179kW
240hp179kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,624kg3,580lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
36.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,735mm68in
Wheelbase
2,677mm105in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
220mm9in
Trunk volume
615L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
167g/km
197g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDISubaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 TPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T5,600 rpm2,400-3,600 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDISubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
36.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
240 hp
179 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
1,624 kg
3,580 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 II2.0 BiTDI
228 km/h
142 mph
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI6.5 s
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T: 1.0 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 II2.0 BiTDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T: 2.1 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 II2.0 BiTDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
938 km
583 mi
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
706 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
240 hp
179 kW
7.5 s
221 km/h
137 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 II2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,486 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 in
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 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 II2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI 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 II2.0 BiTDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 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 II2.0 BiTDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDISubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,486 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Range score
938 km
583 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
197 g/km
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 II 2.0 BiTDISubaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 232 km (144 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T

  • Is 96 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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