Mazda Tribute 2004 vs Kia Sorento 2006

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Mazda Tribute
2004 - 2007
Kia Sorento
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda Tribute is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Sorento can be equipped with rear wheel drive and 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: 2.3 - 3.0 (petrol)2.5 - 3.8 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Kia Sorento is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 150 - 203 HP170 - 262 HP
Torque: 200 - 262 NM307 - 392 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 - 10.7 seconds9.2 - 12.3 seconds
In general, Kia Sorento 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): 10.4 - 11.87.9 - 12.4
Mazda Tribute petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Kia Sorento.
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: 4.42 m4.59 m
Width: 1.82 m1.88 m
Height: 1.74 m1.74 m
Mazda Tribute is smaller, but slightly higher.
Mazda Tribute is 17 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 461 litres486 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2245 litres1751 litres
Mazda Tribute has 25 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Tribute (by 494 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda Tribute is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Mazda Tribute can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`010~ 2`472
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 28003400
Pros and Cons: Mazda Tribute has
  • also available in 2WD
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Kia Sorento has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • roomier boot
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