Kia Sportage 2004 vs Mazda Tribute 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 9 HP less power than Mazda Tribute, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Mazda Tribute. Despite less power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
|
The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Tribute, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Tribute. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda Tribute engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis, Kia Clarus | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Sportage engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
|
Kia Sportage is smaller. Kia Sportage is 8 cm shorter than the Mazda Tribute, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sportage is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 667 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2245 litres | |
|
Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 299 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Tribute. The Mazda Tribute may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`978 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia Sportage has
|
Mazda Tribute has
| |