2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 Subaru B9 Tribeca (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | B9 Tribeca | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
