2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Mazda Tribute and 2004 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2004 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tribute | Golf |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
