2014 Subaru Tribeca vs 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Subaru Tribeca

2014 Toyota Highlander

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4-Door 3.6R Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tribeca 4-Door 3.6R Limited	16	21	$31,962	$34,095

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AWD 4-Door V6 Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$37,524	$41,100
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 LE	18	24	$29,199	$31,980
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 LE Plus	18	24	$31,225	$34,200
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$37,524	$41,100
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited Platinum	18	24	$39,798	$43,590
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 XLE	18	24	$34,238	$37,500
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4 LE	20	25	$26,673	$29,215
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	25	$36,191	$39,640
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 LE	19	25	$27,864	$30,520
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 LE Plus	19	25	$29,892	$32,740
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	25	$36,191	$39,640
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited Platinum	19	25	$38,465	$42,130
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 XLE	19	25	$32,905	$36,040
Highlander Hybrid AWD 4-Door Limited	27	28	$43,185	$47,300
Highlander Hybrid AWD 4-Door Limited Platinum	27	28	$45,459	$49,790

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,962

$37,524

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,095

$41,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$568 / month

$685 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Subaru Tribeca is a solid choice if you're a family who needs all-weather handling, but its old design and poor fuel economy may leave you looking elsewhere.

The 2014 Toyota Highlander covers familiar territory, without straying too far into Adventure Land.

TCC Likes

Sliding second row
Strong safety ratings
Good ground clearance for snow

Four-cylinder, six-cylinder, or hybrid
Second-row flexibility
Better connectivity features

TCC Dislikes

Subpar fuel economy
Dated interior design
Tight third-row seating

Powertrains running in place
Will hybrid's real-world mileage vary?
Dash can look busy

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

54.6

57.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

133.5

142.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

59.3

Third Leg Room (in)

30.9

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.2

39.6

Third Hip Room (in)

43.3

45.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

59.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

44.2

Third Head Room (in)

36.2

35.9

Front Hip Room (in)

57.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

51.3

Second Leg Room (in)

34.3

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.1

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

108.2

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.9

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.4

Length, Overall (in)

191.5

191.1

Liftover Height (in)

29.2

Height, Overall (in)

67.7

68.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.6

42.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

43.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

74.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

74.4

83.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

17.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

8.3

13.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

44.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

19.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P245/55SR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P245/55SR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4253

4509

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

490

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

247 @ 4400

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.6 L/222

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

256 @ 6000

270 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded H-6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

18 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

21 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

16 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.37

4.15

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.54

3.30

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.26

1.90

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru Tribeca

Toyota Highlander

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.0 (Est)

9.7 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3.0 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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