2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3629 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
