Compare Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Taos

Engine

2.5L Flat 4 Gas

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 26 MPG

Hwy: 33 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 28 MPG

Hwy: 36 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

16.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.5L Flat 4 Gas

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

182 hp @ 5800 rpm

158 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,454 lbs

3,175 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

1,500 lbs

N/A

Fuel Economy

Combined

29 MPG

31 MPG

City

26 MPG

28 MPG

Highway

33 MPG

36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1 Tons/yr

5.7 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

16.6 gallons

13.2 gallons

Cruising Range City

431.6 miles

369.6 miles

Cruising Range Highway

547.8 miles

475.2 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

182.7 in

175.8 in

Height

67.5 in

64.4 in

Max Width

71.5 in

72.5 in

Front Width

61.6 in

61.9 in

Rear Width

61.8 in

60.5 in

Wheelbase

105.1 in

105.9 in

Ground Clearance

8.7 in

6.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

43.3 in

40.1 in

Front Seat Headroom

41.2 in

40.7 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

58.1 in

56.5 in

Front Seat Hip Room

54.5 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

39.4 in

37.9 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.6 in

39.8 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

57.2 in

55.2 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

53.5 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

74.2 ft³

65.9 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

28.9 ft³

27.9 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

28.9 ft³

27.9 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)

43.3 in

N/A

Box Height (Area)

34.8 in

N/A

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

35.4 ft

37.6 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Steel Wheels

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 7"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Double Wishbone

Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire

P225/60HR17

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire

P225/60HR17

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Cascade Green Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Horizon Blue Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic

Deep Black Pearl
Dusk Blue Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Pyrite Silver Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Gray, Cloth Upholstery

Gray/Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Not Available

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Not Available

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Keyless Start

Not Available

Standard

Telematics

Not Available

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Not Available

Optional

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

7 Years / 100,000 Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Maintenance

N/A

2 Years / 20,000 Miles

Compare Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Taos

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Cargo Box Dimensions

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary