2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 482 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
