2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 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 3,628 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Subaru Tribeca.
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 Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V. 2008 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2009 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda CR-V | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | CR-V | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3628 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |