2007 Mazda Tribute vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda Tribute | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Audi |
| Model | Tribute | A5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |
