2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 2007 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Aerio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Aerio. (155 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Aerio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 94 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Aerio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4850 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Aerio. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Aerio.
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2006 Mazda Tribute | 2007 Suzuki Aerio | |
Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
Model | Tribute | Aerio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |