Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda Tribute Review

Cost
There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Tribute is a bit more economical than the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Hyundai Santa Fe doesn't pale in comparison to the Mazda Tribute when it comes to fuel economy. The Santa Fe isn't much pricier than the Mazda Tribute as far as MSRP.

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

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Mazda Tribute for a fill-up approximately as often as the Santa Fe.

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

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

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Fe packs quite a punch and will knock the Mazda Tribute down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Hyundai Santa Fe is quite certainly nimbler than the Mazda Tribute, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe's engine isn't much bigger than the Mazda Tribute's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Hyundai isn't much more powerful than the Mazda.

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