Mazda Tribute 2004 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda Tribute) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota RAV4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Tribute engine produces 27 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Mazda Tribute reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Tribute consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Tribute could require 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Tribute consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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 | 10 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 Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | |
| 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 Toyota RAV4 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 | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Mazda Tribute is 3 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Tribute is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 1470 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda Tribute has 218 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Mazda Tribute uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Tribute (by 775 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Tribute is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Mazda Tribute can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`978 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4400 | |
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