2009 Honda Element vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Element would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 81 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Element | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Element | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |