2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 3 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 449 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Veracruz | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |
