Mazda Tribute 2004 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 249 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda Tribute engine produces 35 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 11.3 | |
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The Mazda Tribute is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Tribute consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Mazda Tribute over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Tribute might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. | |||
| Mazda Tribute 2004 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Mazda Tribute is 4 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda Tribute is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 691 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 1951 litres | |
| Mazda Tribute has 323 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Tribute (by 294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Tribute is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`978 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
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