2026 Subaru Forester vs 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Volkswagen Tiguan leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 94 vs 79 — a 15-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Volkswagen Tiguan includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). Overall, the Volkswagen Tiguan has the stronger safety package, leading on 2 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Subaru Forester (4 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(0–2–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Tiguan)
Crash test ratings(0–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Tiguan)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Subaru Forester vs Volkswagen Tiguan comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: