2009 Subaru Forester vs 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.5L 4-cylinder | Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged, 3.6L 6-cylinder, 4.2L 8-cylinder |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 3.0 L to 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 to 8 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Varies by configuration: Diesel, Gasoline |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | Automatic |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) |
| City | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) |