2009 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. 2012 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan X-Trail | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | X-Trail | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
