2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Mazda Tribute and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1145 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 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda Tribute | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tribute | T5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
