2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Tribute and 2005 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 102 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2005 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mazda Tribute | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | Tribute | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1507 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |