2011 Mazda Tribute vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 204 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda Tribute | 2012 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Tribute | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4442 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 69 L |
