2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 69 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 430 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
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2009 Mazda Tribute | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Mazda | Subaru |
Model | Tribute | Outback |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |