2009 Saturn Aura vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2009 Saturn Aura 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 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Aura. (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Aura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 Saturn Aura. 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 Saturn Aura. 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 Subaru Tribeca (350 Nm @ 450 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Aura. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Saturn Aura | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Saturn | Subaru |
Model | Aura | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3563 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |