2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 43 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | Tribute | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
