2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 88 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
