2012 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Subaru Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Subaru Tribeca would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo X670. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo X670. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo X670.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Subaru Tribeca | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Tribeca | X670 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |