2009 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca (250 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport.
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, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Outback Sport has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Outback Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Outback Sport | 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Outback Sport | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
