2008 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Tribeca would be higher. At 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Subaru Tribeca.
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 Tribeca (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Subaru | Audi |
| Model | Tribeca | A3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
