2008 Jeep Patriot vs. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Patriot 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Jeep Patriot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Subaru B9 Tribeca (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Patriot. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Patriot 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 Jeep Patriot | 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Make | Jeep | Subaru |
Model | Patriot | B9 Tribeca |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |