Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan
Versatility is the name of the game with compact SUVs like the Subaru Forester and the Volkswagen Tiguan. Making a midweek grocery run? Easy. Dropping off the kids at school or band practice? Consider it done. Taking an off-road trail to your favorite campsite? You’ve got this!
The possibilities around Grapevine, Fort Worth, and Dallas, TX, are limitless. You just need to find the right SUV to experience them all, which is why our team at Sam Pack Five Star Subaru is here to help with this 2023 Subaru Forester vs. VW Tiguan comparison!
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When you hop in your SUV for an adventure, a comfortable interior is a must. With either the Subaru Forester or the Volkswagen Tiguan, you’ll easily be able to sit back and relax. In addition to ample passenger room, the equipped technological features will help you stay connected along the way.
Both SUVs have plenty of room for friends and family, but you’ll find more room in the front row of the Subaru Forester. It offers 43.3 inches of front legroom and 41.2 inches of front headroom, while the Tiguan has 40.2 inches of front legroom and 39.6 inches of headroom.
Perhaps you have a whole lot of cargo. Luckily, there’s plenty of room for it all in either model. The Tiguan has 73.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo room, while the Forester provides up to 74.2 cubic feet of cargo room. That means, you’ll be able to stow Tommy’s tuba with ease.
When you’re out on the road, you’ll be able to stay connected with the advanced infotainment systems in either model. Both SUVs offer an 8-inch touchscreen display, so you can command a similar array of technologies, including:
- Apple CarPlay®
- Android Auto™
- SiriusXM®
- Bluetooth®
- Navigation
When your loved ones are along for the ride, peace of mind is paramount. That’s why both the Subaru Forester and the VW Tiguan come with a wide array of smart safety features to help make you more aware of your surroundings.
Both models have advanced safety features. For instance, EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology —standard on the Forester—includes:
- Pre-Collision Braking System
- Pre-Collision Throttle Management
- Lane Keep Assist
- Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
The Subaru Forester takes things a step further with the available DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System. It will provide an alert when it detects drowsy or distracted driving so you can refocus on the road or pull over for a break. Unfortunately, the Tiguan goes without a similar feature.
What about in the parking lot? The Forester is available with Reverse Automatic Braking, which looks out for obstacles behind the vehicle. It may even apply the brakes in emergency situations. The Tiguan offers a similar system known as Park Distance Control.
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Looking for an adventuring companion? The Subaru Forester really separates itself from the competition with its off-road prowess. Go ahead, book that remote campsite—you’ll be able to reach it with ease.
All-wheel drive (AWD) is available with the VW Tiguan, but AWD comes standard with the Subaru Forester.
The available X-MODE® takes the standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) of the Subaru Forester to the next level. When engaged, it optimizes the drivetrain for rough terrain. There’s even a Deep Snow/Mud setting for those really tough trails. Although the Tiguan has an available AWD system, its drive modes are less specific to different types of terrain.
You’ll also be able to go on more adventures with fewer fuel stops with the Subaru Forester.
If you want to reach the most remote destinations, the Forester can take you farther with an EPA-estimated 26 city/33 highway MPG*. The VW Tiguan, on the other hand, achieves an EPA-estimated 23 city/30 highway MPG.
If you want more interior space and superior off-road skills from your next compact SUV, the 2023 Subaru Forester is the clear choice for your drives around Grapevine, Fort Worth, or Dallas, TX.
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