2009 Jaguar S-Type 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 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (205 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 Jaguar S-Type (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar S-Type | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
| Model | S-Type | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2718 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
