2008 Audi S4 vs. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, both 2008 Audi S4 and 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 840 kg more than 2008 Audi S4.
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, 2008 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi S4 | 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | S4 | B9 Tribeca |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |