2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Tiguan
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Subaru Forester (29 MPG) costs about $1,603 a year to fuel and the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan (29 MPG) about $1,603.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Subaru Forester
- Volkswagen Tiguan
Side by side
| Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,603 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,603 |
| 29 MPG | Combined efficiency | 29 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 26 MPG |
| 33 MPG | Highway | 34 MPG |
| 310 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 307 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| CVT | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| AWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Tiguan across model years
- Subaru Forester
- Volkswagen Tiguan
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Subaru Forester ranks 55th and the Volkswagen Tiguan 56th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Subaru Forester vs. the Volkswagen Tiguan per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,603 for the Subaru Forester and $1,603 for the Volkswagen Tiguan.
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