2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,629 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (227 Nm). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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2006 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Legacy | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3629 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 227 Nm | 335 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |