Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda Tribute Review

Cost
The Mazda will save you money at the pump compared to the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Hyundai Santa Fe requires a lot of gasoline compared to the Mazda Tribute. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't much costlier than the Mazda in terms of MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Hyundai Santa Fe over the Mazda Tribute. The Hyundai Santa Fe outpulls the Mazda Tribute by a big margin.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Hyundai for a fill-up approximately as often as the Mazda.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda Tribute offers a bit more head room than the Santa Fe, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Hyundai offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Tribute, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Hyundai than the Mazda Tribute because of its larger tank. The Mazda Tribute and the Hyundai compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Fe packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mazda Tribute down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Hyundai and the Mazda Tribute most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda Tribute's engine is a bit smaller than the Santa Fe's, but not terribly so. The Mazda Tribute has no lessons to learn with respect to torque from the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Mazda Tribute isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Santa Fe's.