2009 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Sienna. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Tribeca | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3629 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
