Mazda Tribute 2001 vs Subaru Forester 2002

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Mazda Tribute
2001 - 2004
Subaru Forester
2002 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda Tribute is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Subaru Forester can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mazda Tribute also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.02.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 124 - 197 HP125 - 230 HP
Torque: 175 - 265 NM184 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 - 13.7 seconds6.3 - 13.4 seconds
In general, Subaru Forester are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda Tribute. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 - 12.88.5 - 11.0
Mazda Tribute petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Subaru Forester.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.40 m4.45 m
Width: 1.81 m1.74 m
Height: 1.71 m1.58 m
Mazda Tribute is 5 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda Tribute is 13 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 457 litres406 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
2245 litres1525 litres
Mazda Tribute has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru Forester may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Tribute (by 720 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda Tribute is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Mazda Tribute can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`992 kg~ 1`943 kg
Net weight:~ 1`503 kg~ 1`424 kg
Load capacity:~ 489 kg~ 519 kg
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Average price (€): 32002600
Pros and Cons: Mazda Tribute has
  • also available in 2WD
  • roomier boot
Subaru Forester has
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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