Ford Edge vs. Mazda Tribute Hybrid Review

Utility
The Edge and the Tribute Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is significantly more the Ford Edge's forte than it is the Mazda Tribute Hybrid's.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Ford Edge packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mazda Tribute Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Edge is substantially heavier than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Edge than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid because of its bigger tank. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid and the Ford Edge compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Mazda Tribute Hybrid may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Ford Edge for a fill-up more often than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Mazda Tribute Hybrid to the dealership as the Edge. The Edge will tax your gasoline budget tremendously more than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid will. The Ford guzzles a lot of gas compared to the Mazda Tribute Hybrid. The Edge isn't much more expensive than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid when it comes to MSRP. The Ford will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Mazda Tribute Hybrid.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Ford Edge and the Mazda Tribute Hybrid quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Edge has a more massive engine than the Mazda. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Ford Edge as far as torque. The Ford Edge packs quite a punch compared to the Mazda Tribute Hybrid when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda Tribute Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Ford Edge, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Edge make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid.

Warranty
The Mazda and the Ford Edge have the same basic after-sale protection.