2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Commander 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 579 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.
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, 2009 Jeep Commander (454 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (350 Nm @ 450 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Commander | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 450 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
