2005 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 360 kg more than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. 2012 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
Model | Touareg | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3188 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2229 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |