2009 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2009 Subaru Outback

To start off, both 2009 Subaru Tribeca and 2009 Subaru Outback 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 12 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Outback weights approximately 174 kg more 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (350 Nm @ 450 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Subaru Tribeca 2009 Subaru Outback
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Tribeca Outback
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3630 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 450 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 89.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 207 km/hour 227 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 8.1 seconds
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 1638 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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