2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 21 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
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, 2013 Kia Sportage (228 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | Tribute | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 97 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
