2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1128 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda Tribute | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tribute | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
