2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 307 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, 2009 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Tribute.
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2009 Dodge Durango | 2008 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Durango | Tribute |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 61 L |