2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XF 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 378 kg more than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (350 Nm @ 450 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
| Model | XF | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 450 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
