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2026 Subaru Forester
MSRP $34,195 - $45,695
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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
MSRP $36,495 - $48,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded H-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.5 L/152
2.0 L/121
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
180 hp @ 5800 rpm
201 hp @ 5000 rpm 268 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
178 ft-lb @ 3700 rpm
221 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT -inc: electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, X-MODE, hill descent control, gear position display, lock-up torque converter, SI-DRIVE (2-mode), shift lock and normal mode Lineartronic CVT -inc: electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, dual-function X-MODE, hill descent control, gear position display, lock-up torque converter, manual mode w/paddle shift controls, SI-DRIVE (2-mode), shift lock and normal and 8-speed manual mode Lineartronic CVT -inc: electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, dual-function X-MODE, hill descent control, gear position display, lock-up torque converter, manual mode w/paddle shift controls, SI-DRIVE (2-mode w/Sport), shift lock and normal and 8-speed manual mode Lineartronic CVT -inc: electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, X-MODE, hill descent control, gear position display, lock-up torque converter, manual mode w/paddle shift controls, SI-DRIVE (2-mode), shift lock and normal and 8-speed manual mode
8-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Automatic Shift paddles - delayed availability, some models will be built without shift paddles.
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
10.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
7.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
9.2 km
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L
59.1 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
Standard
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,016 - 1,046 mm
970 - 1,003 mm
Front Leg Room
1,100 mm
1,021 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,466 mm
1,448 mm
Rear Head Room
958 - 1,006 mm
975 - 1,008 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,001 mm
1,021 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,440 mm
1,415 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
1957 - 2107 L
1668 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
779 - 838 L
750 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,791 mm
Length, Overall
4,656 mm
4,684 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,829 mm
1,854 mm
Height, Overall
1,730 mm
1,689 mm
Min Ground Clearance
221 mm
178 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,592 - 1,662 kg
1,728 - 1,819 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/60HR17 P225/55HR18 P235/50HR19
P235/55HR18 P255/40HR20 P215/65HR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/60HR17 P225/55HR18 P235/50HR19
P235/55HR18 P255/40HR20 P215/65HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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