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2017 Subaru Forester
MSRP $25,995 - $39,495
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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
MSRP $25,990 - $37,198
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4 Regular Unleaded H-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.5 L/152
2.0 L/121
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
250 hp @ 5600 rpm 170 hp @ 5800 rpm
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque
258 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 174 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1700 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: high-torque, 6 and 8 speed manual modes, lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters, normal and manual modes, shift lock, SI-Drive, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system w/electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch and X-mode Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: lock-up torque converter, shift lock, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system w/electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch and X-mode Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters, normal and manual mode, shift lock, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system w/electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch and X-mode 6-Speed Manual -inc: hill holder system, flexible flywheel, fully synchronized including reverse, hydraulically operated, dry single plate disc clutch, starter interlock system (clutch pedal controlled) and Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive w/viscous-coupling limited-slip centre differential
6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.2 - 10.9 L/100 km
11.7 - 12.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.4 - 8.6 L/100 km
9.6 - 10.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.4 - 10.9 L/100 km
9.6 - 12.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L
64.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,016 - 1,052 mm
993 mm
Front Leg Room
1,092 mm
1,019 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,448 mm
1,427 mm
Rear Head Room
953 - 1,011 mm
991 mm
Rear Leg Room
965 mm
909 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,435 mm
1,397 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
1940 - 2115 L
1589 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
892 - 974 L
674 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
892 - 974 L
674 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,639 mm
2,604 mm
Length, Overall
4,595 - 4,610 mm
4,432 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,796 mm
1,808 mm
Height, Overall
1,735 mm
1,704 mm
Min Ground Clearance
221 mm
175 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,510 - 1,657 kg
1,539 - 1,629 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/55HR18 P225/60HR17
P215/65HR16 P235/50HR18 P255/40WR19 P235/55HR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/55HR18 P225/60HR17
P215/65HR16 P235/50HR18 P255/40WR19 P235/55HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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