Mitsubishi Pajero 2003 vs Mazda Tribute 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 202 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 318 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 52 HP more power than Mazda Tribute, whereas torque is 118 NM more than Mazda Tribute. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Pajero reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 10.4 | |
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The Mazda Tribute is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Tribute, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Pajero could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| Mazda Tribute gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 29 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Pajero 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: | 4.32 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero is 11 cm shorter than the Mazda Tribute, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2245 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Pajero is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda Tribute. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 1`978 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2800 | |
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