2009 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (254 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 233 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (350 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tribeca | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
