Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison

Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	2498 cc	1395 cc
Power	182 hp	148 hp
Torque	247 Nm	250 Nm
Acceleration	9.7 s	--
Top Speed	205 kmph	--
Fuel Consumption	7.9 kmpl	--
RPM At Max Power	5800 RPM	--
RPM At Max Torque	3700 RPM	--

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	63 L	60 L
Front Tread	1565 mm	--
Rear Tread	1570 mm	--
Kerb Weight	1643 kg	1450 kg
Length	4655 mm	--
Width	1830 mm	--
Height	1730 mm	--
Wheel Base	2670 mm	--
Ground Clearance	220 mm	--
Turning Radius	5.4 m	--
No Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats
Cargo Volume	--	615 L

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Dual Clutch
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Gear Box	--	6-Speed
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	Yes

Engine Details

Emission	180 g/km	--
Engine	2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	1.4 L TSI Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	10.5:1
Bore X Stroke	94.0 x 90.0 mm	--
Emission Norm Compliance	--	Euro 4

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Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	17 Inch
Tyre Size	225/55 R18	--
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	R17

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	--
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	--
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	--
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming Auto Dimming	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	No
360 Camera	Yes	--
Emergency Stop Signal	Yes	--
Downhill Assist Control	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	--
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	--
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)	Yes	--
Blind Spot monitor	Yes	--
Lane Departure Warning System	Yes	--
Speed Sensing Door Locks	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	--
Power Door Locks	Yes	--
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats	No	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	--
Central Console Armrest	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	Yes
Memory Seats	Yes	--
Head-Up Display	No	--
Wireless Charger	No	--
Air Quality Control	--	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Taillight Type	LED LED	--
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	--	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes
Rear Spoiler	--	Yes
Side Stepper	--	No
Tinted Glass	--	Yes
Chrome Grille	--	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	No
Additional Features	--	LED Daytime Running Lights LED Daytime Running Lights

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Entertainment & Communication

Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	--
CD Player	--	Yes
DVD Player	--	No
Navigation System	--	No
Voice Control	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display

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Yes

Interior

Sun Visors

Yes

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	10-Way Driver 10-Way Driver	No
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	--
Seat Upholstery	Leather Leather	--
Heated Seats - Front	--	No
Fabric Upholstery	--	Yes
Leather Seats	--	No

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