2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Prius weights approximately 175 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda Tribute | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Tribute | Prius |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
