2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 164 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda Tribute (266 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tribute | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
