Subaru B9 Tribeca 2006 vs Volvo XC90 2003

 
Subaru B9 Tribeca
2006 - 2007
Volvo XC90
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 245 HP210 HP
Torque: 297 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds9.9 seconds
Subaru B9 Tribeca is more dynamic to drive.
Subaru B9 Tribeca engine produces 35 HP more power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 23 NM less than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Subaru B9 Tribeca reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.312.0
Real fuel consumption: 11.9 l/100km11.9 l/100km
By specification Subaru B9 Tribeca consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru B9 Tribeca could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 520 km in combined cycle580 km in combined cycle
620 km on highway730 km on highway
530 km with real consumption580 km with real consumption
Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru LegacyInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.86 m4.80 m
Width: 1.88 m1.90 m
Height: 1.69 m1.74 m
Subaru B9 Tribeca is 6 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru B9 Tribeca is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 450 litres249 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data2404 litres
Subaru B9 Tribeca has more luggage capacity.
Subaru B9 Tribeca has 201 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters12.7 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru B9 Tribeca is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Subaru B9 Tribeca can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0002`720
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 36004400
Pros and Cons: Subaru B9 Tribeca has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volvo XC90 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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