Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Tribeca | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.2 in | 121.2 in | -13 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 202.5 in | -11 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 76.9 in | -3 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 68.9 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4140 lb. | 4621 lb. | -481 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 63.0 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 64.7 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 36.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 37.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.3 in | 62.0 in | -10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.9 in | 31.8 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.3 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -24 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -45.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.4 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -66.6 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |