Comparison - Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2022 - vs - Subaru Ascent Onyx 2023

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
31,620
Updated: 
13 Jul 2023
$
41,295
Updated: 
08 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.90gals
19.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Atlantic Blue Metallic
#1F2342
Platinum Gray Metallic
#53575C
Deep Black Pearl
#292929
Opal White
#F6F6F6
Color: 
Autumn Green Metallic
#676350
Crystal Black Silica
#1A191C
Cosmic Blue Pearl
#5F6A79
Crimson Red Pearl
#86313A
Dark Mahogany Pearl
#4F2C32
Ice Silver Metallic
#E4E4E4
Magnetite Gray Metallic
#717379
Crystal White Pearl
#F5F5F5

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
Wide range on offer, including a great diesel
Straightforward interior design with top-notch tech
Poised dynamics

CONS
Pricier servicing than some rivals
Third row is tight
Rides a bit firmly

By: 
carexpert.com.au

PROS
Well-built cabin
Slick infotainment system
Roomy middle-row seats

CONS
Alternatives have bigger boots…
… and more exciting interiors
More expensive than some seven-seaters

By: 
carwow.co.uk

PROS
Great chassis
Strong engines
Well-equipped

CONS
Flaky CarPlay integration
Changeable 2022 spec inclusions
Hefty price increases

By: 
whichcar.com.au

Pros
Smooth, relaxed drivetrain
Pleasing interior materials
Competitive pricing

Cons
Unremarkable driving dynamics
Tight third row
Lacks innovative tech

By: 
motortrend.com

Pros
Lots of standard driver-assistance features
Spacious cabin
Above-average cargo space
Standard all-wheel drive

Cons
Ho-hum driving dynamics

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
19.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
25.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
2.40L
Torque: 
221ft-lbs
at 1 900rpm
277ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
184hp
at 6 000rpm
260hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.70Feet
38.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless ignition
Leatherette steering wheel
Wireless charging
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
186.10in
196.80in
Width: 
72.40in
86.10in
Height: 
66.50in
71.60in
Ground Clearance: 
7.60in
8.70in
Front Track: 
64.40in
Rear Track: 
64.20in
Wheel Base: 
109.90in
113.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.60
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
38.90
38.70
Front Leg Room: 
40.20in
42.20in
Rear leg room: 
38.70in
38.60in
Front Hip Room: 
54.50in
57.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.00in
61.10in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.70in
57.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.80in
60.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
73.40cu.ft
72.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
37.60cu.ft
17.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.30degrees
17.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.60degrees
21.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
3856.00lbs
4533.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
no
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
8-way power driver seat
Bucket front seats
Leatherette
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
Manual folding split-bench third row seats

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual zone front climate control
Keyless ignition
Three zone climate control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service
6 total speakers
11.6" infotainment display size
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
4 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Deep Tinted Glass
Lip Spoiler
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets And Wiper Park
Raised roof rails
Windshield wiper de-icer
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 x 7.0 in
20 x 7.5 in.
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system