Subaru Forester 2005 vs Mazda Tribute 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 158 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 8 HP more power than Mazda Tribute, but torque is 14 NM less than Mazda Tribute. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Tribute, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Tribute. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Mazda Tribute engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | 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. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.76 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 5 cm longer than the Mazda Tribute, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 387 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Subaru Forester has 19 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Tribute. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda Tribute. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`978 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
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