Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Subaru Crosstrek has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29800 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2965 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.70 L. The difference is about 6.30 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan has a convincingly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.80 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs to a small extent better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Subaru Crosstrek tops out at 198 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls convincingly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is hardly perceptible lighter – 1595 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers decisively more room – 652 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 337 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1650 L, which is about 336 L more than the Subaru Crosstrek.
When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan barely noticeable takes the win – 533 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.
The VW Tiguan proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Tiguan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.
detailsThe VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29800 - 34900 £
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Price
32800 - 51900 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.70 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
174 g/km
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1595 - 1628 kg
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Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
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Trunk capacity
315 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Length
4495 mm
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Length
4539 mm
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Width
1800 mm
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Width
1842 - 1859 mm
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Height
1600 mm
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Height
1656 - 1658 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1297 - 1314 L
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Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
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Payload
472 - 505 kg
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Payload
460 - 533 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 HP
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.80 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
198 km/h
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Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
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Torque
182 Nm
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Torque
220 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 kW
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Power kW
96 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
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Brand
Subaru
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Brand
VW
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The Subaru Crosstrek is available as All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.