Subaru Forester 2005 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Tiguan) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 18 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, but torque is 134 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Tiguan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Tiguan engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.69 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 387 litres | 470 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 83 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Forester has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 8000 | |
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