2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Tribeca would be higher. Both 2011 Subaru Tribeca and 2012 Buick LaCrosse are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 34 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Subaru | Buick |
| Model | Tribeca | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
