2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 432 kg more than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sorento | 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | B9 Tribeca |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |