Pontiac Torrent vs. Mazda Tribute Hybrid Review

Utility
The Pontiac and the Mazda Tribute Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is considerably more the Pontiac Torrent's forte than it is the Tribute Hybrid's.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Torrent packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mazda Tribute Hybrid down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Pontiac Torrent than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid and the Pontiac Torrent compete for the same parking spaces. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the Pontiac Torrent.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Pontiac Torrent than with the Tribute Hybrid.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Pontiac Torrent to the dealership as the Tribute Hybrid. The Pontiac pales in comparison to the Mazda Tribute Hybrid as far as fuel economy. As far as fuel economy, the Mazda Tribute Hybrid bests the Torrent. When it comes to MSRP, the Pontiac Torrent doesn't cost much less than the Mazda. The Pontiac Torrent will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Mazda Tribute Hybrid. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Pontiac Torrent.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Mazda Tribute Hybrid and the Pontiac Torrent definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Torrent's engine is significantly more sizeable than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid's. Keep in mind that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Pontiac Torrent packs quite a wallop compared to the Tribute Hybrid as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Pontiac Torrent is tremendously more powerful than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Pontiac Torrent offers a bit more head room than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Pontiac Torrent provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Tribute Hybrid does.

Warranty
The Mazda Tribute Hybrid and the Pontiac Torrent have the same basic after-sale protection.