2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Subaru Tribeca were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (251 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 9 kg more than 2009 Audi A3. 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (350 Nm @ 450 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A3 | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |