2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 2,966 cc, 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 591 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | Tribute | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2737 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
