2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 553 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Tribeca | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1911 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
