Toyota RAV4 2006 vs Mazda Tribute 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Toyota RAV4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda Tribute) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mazda Tribute, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mazda Tribute. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Tribute, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Tribute. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 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: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | 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 Toyota RAV4 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: | 4.40 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda Tribute, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 2245 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 218 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Tribute. The Mazda Tribute 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 775 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda Tribute, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 1`978 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3000 | |
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