Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Tribute Review

Utility
The RAV4 will definitely prove more practical than the Mazda Tribute for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Toyota outpulls the Mazda by a large margin.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Toyota RAV4 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mazda Tribute down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The RAV4's tank is roughly the same size as the Mazda Tribute's, though the Mazda Tribute's is somewhat bigger. The Mazda Tribute and the Toyota RAV4 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota RAV4 than with the Tribute.

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 Mazda to the dealership as the Toyota RAV4. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Mazda is the winner regarding gas mileage. In terms of MSRP, the Toyota RAV4 doesn't cost much less than the Mazda.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Toyota and the Mazda Tribute quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Toyota RAV4 isn't much more powerful than the Mazda.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota RAV4 offers a bit more head room than the Mazda Tribute, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Toyota RAV4 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Mazda Tribute does.

Warranty
The Toyota RAV4 and the Mazda Tribute have the same basic warranty.