2000 Dodge Avenger vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Avenger would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Avenger. (164 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Avenger weights approximately 323 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2006 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Avenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Avenger. (234 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Avenger | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Avenger | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 62 L |
