2009 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2011 Volvo V50
To start off, 2011 Volvo V50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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 2011 Volvo V50. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo V50.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo V50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo V50.
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2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Tribeca | V50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3629 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4521 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |