2010 Mazda Tribute i Touring vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring
To start off, both 2010 Mazda Tribute i Touring and 2010 Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Tribute i Touring. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Tribute i Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring weights approximately 26 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute i Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute i Touring. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute i Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda Tribute i Touring | 2010 Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Tribute | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4442 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
