2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Forester and 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca (250 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru B9 Tribeca (298 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Forester | 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
