tiguan 125tsi or subaru forester xt

[gmw]

Be interested to hear whether anyone test drove the Forester before deciding on the Tiguan. Looking at manual versions of both, pricing seems similar by the time you spec the Tig with a few options (leather, bigger wheels etc). From the press reviews the Tig seems to have the edge. My only reservation on paper would be the boot space as I have 2 dogs (staffies). Have yet to test drive either but from what I can gather the Forester has the edge on performance and space, the Tig on quality and driving dynamics. Currently drive a Rav 4 Cruiser L and am looking for something that is more fun to drive but still want to stick with a SUV.

[anthony]

I drive a Jetta,so am biased towards the VW brand,but think that the Subaru is as ugly as sin...rather keep the RAV,whereas the Tiguan looks typically like a VW,sporty,elegant,and trendy.
Go for the Tiguan...

[Pullstarter]

I've driven both and yes the XT is faster than the 125 in STOCK form. However, a 2k chip will see the Tiguan flog the XT in performance. The Tiguan is a much nicer drive and has an immeasurably nicer and higher quality interior. The Tiguan also handles much better, a much nicer place to be in all aspects IMO, in the looks dept especially.

[clip]

Buy the Forester.

[Pullstarter]

Buy the Forester.

Clip's ploy for the Tig to remain more exclusive LOL

[gmw]

Previously owned a Bora tdi in the UK so I'm a big fan of the VW interiors - not such a big fan of the tdi's though, maybe the new common rail diesels are better. Will a 2k chip void the warranty?

[Pullstarter]

Technically yes but apparently its very hard for the VW techs to detect it when its set in "stock" mode.

[DJY]

Previously owned a Bora tdi in the UK so I'm a big fan of the VW interiors - not such a big fan of the tdi's though, maybe the new common rail diesels are better. Will a 2k chip void the warranty?

I didn't like the TDI when I drove it...
so I'm waiting to drive either a 125TSI or 147TSI in the next couple of weeks!

Tiguan is definitely a nicer all around package than the new Forester.
I don't like the new shape / size of the new one though - so I am biased there.

[Transporter]

Previously owned a Bora tdi in the UK so I'm a big fan of the VW interiors - not such a big fan of the tdi's though, maybe the new common rail diesels are better. Will a 2k chip void the warranty?

It would if the fault is related to the power increase. You will be in a mercy of the dealer - to repair or deny.

[Transporter]

Be interested to hear whether anyone test drove the Forester before deciding on the Tiguan. Looking at manual versions of both, pricing seems similar by the time you spec the Tig with a few options (leather, bigger wheels etc). From the press reviews the Tig seems to have the edge. My only reservation on paper would be the boot space as I have 2 dogs (staffies). Have yet to test drive either but from what I can gather the Forester has the edge on performance and space, the Tig on quality and driving dynamics. Currently drive a Rav 4 Cruiser L and am looking for something that is more fun to drive but still want to stick with a SUV.

We own the Forester for 10 years and I'm waiting for Forester with the diesel engine to arrive before I even take the Tig for road test. On the paper the Forester is a winner with its symmetrical drive train, 220mm ground clearance, bigger boot, for me I can also say that the Subaru was always more reliable than VW (it means less trips to the dealer with funny little things needing fixing), manual Forester has also a dual range gearbox.
Tiguan is better looking than Forester but Tiguan’s east/west engine transmission configuration is turn off for me. Also if I buy SUV I’d like to use it for a little bit of off road, which brings me back to Forester again.

If nothing from the above worries you and you find out that Tiguan drives nicer and you fill better in it, than buy Tiguan. Also the Tiguan TSI will have a better fuel economy than Forester XT.