2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Tribeca and 2011 Renault Megane 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 123 more horse power than 2011 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 696 kg more than 2011 Renault Megane. 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 2011 Renault Megane. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Subaru | Renault |
| Model | Tribeca | Megane |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| 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 | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1911 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
