Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Tribeca | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.2 in | 108.3 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 190.7 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 78.5 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 68.2 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4140 lb. | 4535 lb. | -395 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 61.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 59.0 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 61.5 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 59.1 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 38.7 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 35.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.3 in | 57.1 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 42.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.9 in | 29.1 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.4 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
2008 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru Tribeca review |
2008 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough head room see full Subaru Tribeca review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |