2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2011 Ford Kuga
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Tribeca and 2011 Ford Kuga were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 122 more horse power than 2011 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 329 kg more than 2011 Ford Kuga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Kuga. 2011 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Kuga has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Kuga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Tribeca | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
