Mazda Tribute 2004 vs Kia Sportage 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Mazda Tribute engine produces 9 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Kia Sportage. Despite the higher power, Mazda Tribute reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Tribute consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Tribute could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Tribute consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis, Kia Clarus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.43 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mazda Tribute is larger. Mazda Tribute is 8 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda Tribute is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 667 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda Tribute has 299 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. This could mean that the Mazda Tribute uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`978 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4000 | |
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