2004 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 94 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Forester | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Forester | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
