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 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (247 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.

Compare all specifications:

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 1992 cc 3630 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 247 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 Height 1610 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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