2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Forester 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 @ 6550 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 480 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester. 2009 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Forester 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 Mazda Tribute | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mazda | Subaru |
Model | Tribute | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |