2006 Saturn Relay 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 Saturn Relay. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn Relay would be higher. At 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Relay. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn Relay. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 Saturn Relay (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (247 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn Relay | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Saturn | Subaru |
| Model | Relay | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
