2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 708 kg more than 2008 Subaru B9 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Land Rover Defender 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Make Land Rover Subaru
Model Defender B9 Tribeca
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2402 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.9 mm 89.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2708 kg 2000 kg
Vehicle Length 3900 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 24.4 L/100km 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 64 L


 

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