2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2009 Honda HR-V and 2009 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda HR-V weights approximately 132 kg more than 2009 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 Mazda Tribute (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V. 2009 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2009 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda HR-V | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | HR-V | Tribute |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6550 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |