2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 8 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 43 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 147 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tribute | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1359 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
