2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (240 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Baja. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Baja weights approximately 456 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) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Baja. (226 Nm). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda Tribute | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | Tribute | Baja |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
