2010 Mazda Tribute vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 498 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda Tribute | 2011 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tribute | Routan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4442 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 78 L |
