2009 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru 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, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (431 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (247 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
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2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Tribeca | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |