2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2007 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport is newer by 2 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 Mazda Tribute.
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 Chevrolet Trans Sport (283 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2007 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Trans Sport | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
