2009 Audi TT vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi TT (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 Audi TT.
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, 2009 Audi TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi TT | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | TT | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
