2008 Mazda Tribute vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2008 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 597 kg more than 2008 Mazda Tribute. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Tribute.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mazda Tribute 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Mazda Volkswagen
Model Tribute Touareg
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2965 cc 3597 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 89.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 95.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.5 seconds 8.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1653 kg 2250 kg
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.5 L/100km 13.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 100 L


 

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