2010 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 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. Both 2010 Subaru Tribeca and 2013 Volkswagen Touareg are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 268 kg more than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Tribeca | Touareg |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |