2009 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,629 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2009 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Tribeca | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3629 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
