Mazda Tribute 2004 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 403 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mazda Tribute is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Tribute engine produces 29 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, but torque is 141 NM less than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power Mazda Tribute reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.2 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Tribute consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Tribute could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Tribute consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 430 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder 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: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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: | 7 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Murano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Pathfinder might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda Tribute 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mazda Tribute is smaller. Mazda Tribute is 31 cm shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Tribute is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 461 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 2091 litres | |
| Mazda Tribute has 54 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Pathfinder. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Tribute (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Tribute is 1.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Pathfinder, which means Mazda Tribute can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 6400 | |
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