Mazda Tribute 2008 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 171 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 232 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Mazda Tribute engine produces 29 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Tribute consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Tribute could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan 2007: Engine power is automatically (without driver intervention) distributed among the wheels based on conditions using a hydraulic multi-disc clutch, viscous clutch, or similar traction control device. Some systems allow locking of multi-disc clutch manually for permanent all wheel drive. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 213 mm (8.4 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda Tribute can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda Tribute version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Mazda Tribute 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 7 years | 2 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 Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 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: | 4.44 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 889 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1903 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Mazda Tribute has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda Tribute has 419 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Volkswagen Tiguan may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Tribute (by 393 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Tribute is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Mazda Tribute can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7200 | |
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