2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 6 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, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 236 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda Tribute (266 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | Tribute | Soul |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 48 L |
