Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 vs Mazda Tribute 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 249 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 35 HP more power than Mazda Tribute, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Mazda Tribute. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 10.4 | |
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The Mazda Tribute is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Tribute, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 720 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: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.47 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 4 cm longer than the Mazda Tribute, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 691 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1951 litres | 2245 litres | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara has 323 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Tribute. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Tribute (by 294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda Tribute. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`978 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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