2007 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, both 2007 Mazda CX-9 and 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (245 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
Because 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda CX-9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 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, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | CX-9 | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
