Suzuki SX4 vs. Mazda Tribute Review

Performance
Both the Suzuki and the Mazda Tribute are likely to feel slightly slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
The Mazda Tribute has quite a bit bigger tires than the Suzuki SX4. Note that wider tires might improve handling, while narrower tires could improve gas mileage. With their similar turning radii, the SX4 and the Mazda most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki SX4's engine is markedly smaller than the Mazda Tribute's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Suzuki SX4 could learn a lesson or two from the Tribute with respect to torque.

Utility
The Mazda Tribute is likely a better choice than the SX4 regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or big beasts. Neither the Suzuki SX4 nor the Mazda Tribute has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll doubtless have to take the Suzuki SX4 for a fill-up more often than the Mazda Tribute because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda Tribute offers a bit more head room than the Suzuki SX4, there really isn't much of a difference. The Tribute provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Suzuki SX4 does.

Dimensions
Both the Suzuki SX4 and the Mazda are likely to feel a bit slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda Tribute than the Suzuki because of its larger tank. The Tribute rides lower than the Suzuki SX4, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The SX4 and the Tribute compete for the same parking spaces.

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 to the dealership as the SX4. As far as gas mileage, the Suzuki has the Mazda Tribute beat. The Mazda consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the Suzuki. The Suzuki SX4 is substantially less costly than the Mazda Tribute when it comes to MSRP.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Suzuki SX4 isn't quite as generous as the Tribute's.