Subaru Outback vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
Overview
| Spec | Subaru OutbackPremium | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium | S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Subaru OutbackPremium | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $34,995 | $30,805 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $34,131 | $14,799 (best) |
| Median listing price | $34,131 | $14,799 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $34,131 | $14,799 (best) |
| For sale now | 1 | 1 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Subaru OutbackPremium | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG | 34 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (best) | 14.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Subaru OutbackPremium | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 201 hp (best) |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | flat 4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Subaru OutbackPremium | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 80.5 cu ft (best) | 69.8 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 959 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,741 lbs | 3,563 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in (best) | 6.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 109.9 in (best) |
| Length | 191.7 in (best) | 184.4 in |
| Width | 74 in (best) | 73 in |
| Height | 67.5 in (best) | 66.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Subaru OutbackPremium | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Subaru Outback | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium $34,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $30,805 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Limited $41,715 MSRP | S $32,305 MSRP |
| 3 | Limited XT $44,365 MSRP | SE $33,605 MSRP |
| 4 | Wilderness $44,995 MSRP | SE $35,105 MSRP |
| 5 | Touring $45,395 MSRP | SE R-Line Black $37,245 MSRP |
| 6 | Touring XT $47,995 MSRP | SE R-Line Black $38,745 MSRP |
| 7 | — | SEL R-Line Turbo $43,085 MSRP |
