2010 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2012 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2012 Renault Trafic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Tribeca would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2012 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Trafic.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Trafic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Trafic. 2010 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Trafic has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Trafic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Renault Trafic | |
Make | Subaru | Renault |
Model | Tribeca | Trafic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |