2007 Kia Carens vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2007 Kia Carens 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 4 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carens. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carens | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Carens | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
