Getting modest upgrades for 2023, the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan flaunts its elegantly tailored styling with new color choices. Tiguan’s USB-C ports have been upgraded for 45W charging, and the SE R-Line Black trim has a new 19-inch wheel design. This beloved mid-size SUV is not without a fair share of competition. In this model comparison guide, the Quirk Volkswagen dealership in Manchester, NH, has compared the 2023 VW Tiguan with the 2023 Subaru Forester – a versatile AWD compact SUV. Read on to learn the key features and differences between the two vehicles.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan | vs | 2023 Subaru Forester |
$26,950 | Starting MSRP
| $27,620 |
2L 4-cylinder Turbo | Base Engine | 2.5L flat-4-cylinder |
184 hp/221 lb.-ft. | Horsepower/Torque Ratings | 182 hp/176 lb.-ft. |
124 cu.-ft. | Passenger Capacity | 111.6 cu.-ft. |
The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan cements superiority over the 2023 Subaru Forester in terms of starting price, horsepower, torque, and passenger capacity figures. The more affordable Tiguan comes in four trim levels: the S, SE, SE R-Line, and the SEL R-Line. The mid-range SE has introduced 18-inch wheels, a power-operated rear liftgate, and a new semi-autonomous driving mode. SE trim can also be upgraded with an available panoramic sunroof for those who like to enjoy a few rays while driving.
Some of the key convenience and technology highlights of the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan are the following:
Safety and crash-avoidance features are standard in the 2023 Tiguan, which earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS. Safety features include a rearview camera system, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, pedestrian detection system, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high-beam assist.
Drop by Quirk Volkswagen in Manchester, NH, to shop for your favorite Volkswagen model. Schedule a test drive of the 2023 VW Tiguan at your convenience. For more information, contact our sales team.