Mazda CX-9 vs. Mazda Tribute Hybrid Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the CX-9 over the Mazda Tribute Hybrid. The Mazda CX-9 outpulls the Mazda Tribute Hybrid by a big margin.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Mazda CX-9 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mazda Tribute Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9 is considerably more bulky than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda CX-9 than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid fits in smaller parking spaces than the Mazda CX-9. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the CX-9 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mazda CX-9 than with the Mazda Tribute Hybrid.

Cost
The CX-9 will tax your gas budget tremendously more than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid will. In terms of MSRP, the Mazda Tribute Hybrid doesn't cost much less than the Mazda CX-9. The Mazda CX-9 will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Tribute Hybrid. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the CX-9.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Mazda CX-9 and the Mazda Tribute Hybrid likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda CX-9's engine is considerably larger than the Tribute Hybrid's. Remember that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The CX-9 packs quite a punch compared to the Mazda Tribute Hybrid in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Mazda CX-9 will have picked up and gone by the time the Tribute Hybrid finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda Tribute Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-9, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Mazda CX-9 make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid.

Warranty
The Mazda Tribute Hybrid and the Mazda CX-9 have the same basic warranty.