Verdict
The Volkswagen Tiguan clearly out-scores the Subaru Forester overall, 81 to 77. The Volkswagen Tiguan wins the most individual categories, taking 6 of 8 where both have enough coverage to call.
Reviewers
Subaru Forester
Auto Buyers Guide, Doug DeMuro, Redline Reviews, SavageGeese
Volkswagen Tiguan
Auto Buyers Guide, Redline Reviews, SavageGeese, TheStraightPipes