2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 226 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda Tribute. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2009 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Santa Fe | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
