2008 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Fit would be higher. At 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2009 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit. 2009 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Fit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Fit | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Fit | Tribute |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 62 L |