2009 Lexus LS vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2009 Lexus LS 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lexus LS. 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 Lexus LS (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lexus LS | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Lexus | Subaru |
Model | LS | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3629 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 64 L |