2009 Audi A5 vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A5 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
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, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A5 | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
