2027 Subaru Outback vs 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan
Too close to call: Subaru Outback 100 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 98.3 with these weights.
2027 Subaru Outback
The 2027 Subaru Outback is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Outback AWD, is EPA-rated at 2…
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan
The 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Tiguan 4motion, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA list…
2027 Subaru Outback
Toss-upToo close to call: Subaru Outback 100 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 98.3 with these weights.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volkswagen Tiguanoverall 98.3 | 2027 Subaru Outbackoverall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 96 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 98.3 | 100 |
Volkswagen Tiguan: model-level data · Subaru Outback: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolkswagen Tiguan
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Subaru Outback
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volkswagen Tiguan | Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tiguan 4motion | Outback AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $2,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
Too close to call: Subaru Outback 100 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 98.3 with these weights. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Subaru Outback scores 100 and the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan 98.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Subaru Outback: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.