Mazda Tribute 2004 vs Subaru Forester 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Mazda Tribute is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Tribute engine produces 25 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Mazda Tribute reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Tribute consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Tribute could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Tribute consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.59 m | |
| Mazda Tribute is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mazda Tribute is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Tribute is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`978 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2400 | |
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