2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2005 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Tribute and 2005 Volkswagen Fox were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. 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 (207 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. (106 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2005 Volkswagen Fox | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tribute | Fox |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
