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Mazda Tribute MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 32 MPG combined in 2008–2011, the hybrid Tribute Hybrid 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 22 MPG (2002–2004).

Mazda Tribute: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2001–20111520253035MPG2005200920012005201132 MPG peaklowest peak 22Mazda Tribute: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1520253035MPG20012004200620082011
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
468.8 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2011 version, the Tribute Hybrid 2WD. Put it next to its 2001 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mazda Tribute has EPA ratings for 10 model years, 2001–2011, every one of them among SUVs. Its best version had the highest combined rating among SUVs in 2008–2010, and it placed in its class top five in 10 model years. In 2009 it shared first place among 97 SUVs with the Ford Escape and the Mercury Mariner.

The first hybrid version of the Tribute arrived in 2006, when 5 of 72 SUVs offered one. Averaged over 2009–2013, its best version placed first of 88 among SUVs rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in two other five-year spans.

Among 90 SUVs, 2011

The Tribute placed first (tied). It had the highest rating in the class, shared with the Ford Escape and the Mercury Mariner.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 90 SUVs rated for 201115202530Tribute 32median 20EscapeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 90 SUVs rated for 201115202530Tribute 32median 20

The Tribute, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among SUVs.

1999–03fourth of 47
2004–08third of 75
2009–13first of 88

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2005

    New: 2.3-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 24 MPG.

  • 2009

    New: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 32 → 32 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2001–2006 and 2008–2011.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2006 and 2008–2011.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2010–2011.

All 10 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2011Tribute Hybrid 2WD hybrid3234 / 30207
2009–2010Tribute Hybrid 2WD hybrid3234 / 31207
2008Tribute Hybrid 2WD hybrid3234 / 30197
2006Tribute Hybrid 4WD hybrid2728 / 27197
2005Tribute 2WD2421 / 27176
2002–2004Tribute 2WD2220 / 25184
2001Tribute 2WD2321 / 26184

Version names in the EPA list: Tribute 2WD, Tribute 4WD, Tribute 4WD FFV, Tribute FWD, Tribute FWD FFV, Tribute Hybrid 2WD, Tribute Hybrid 4WD.

Same class, 2011

Ford Escape32 MPGMercury Mariner32 MPGMercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG

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