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Mazda Tribute MPG
EPA fuel economy for 57 Mazda Tribute trims sold from 2001 to 2011. Best ever: 32 MPG (2011 Tribute Hybrid 2WD). Latest model year 2011: 20 to 32 MPG combined across 7 trims.
Mazda Tribute fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2011 Mazda Tribute to fuel is the Tribute Hybrid 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid (32 MPG) at $1,950 a year. The Tribute 4WD FFV, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, FFV (20 MPG) costs $3,120, so the thriftier trim saves $1,170 a year and $5,850 over five years.
| 2011 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute Hybrid 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 32 | $1,950 | cheapest |
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD | Regular | 29 | $2,150 | +$200 |
| Tribute FWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 25 | $2,500 | +$550 |
| Tribute FWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | $2,710 | +$760 |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 6-spd | AWD | Regular | 22 | $2,840 | +$890 |
| Tribute FWD FFV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, FFV | Auto 6-spd | FWD | Gasoline or E85 | 21 | $2,970 | +$1,020 |
| Tribute 4WD FFV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, FFV | Auto 6-spd | AWD | Gasoline or E85 | 20 | $3,120 | +$1,170 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Mazda Tribute MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 32 | 34 | 30 | Tribute Hybrid 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios) | 7 |
| 2010 | 32 | 34 | 31 | Tribute Hybrid 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios) | 7 |
| 2009 | 32 | 34 | 31 | Tribute Hybrid 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios) | 7 |
| 2008 | 32 | 34 | 30 | Tribute Hybrid 2WD, 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios) | 7 |
| 2006 | 27 | 28 | 26 | Tribute Hybrid 4WD, 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios) | 7 |
| 2005 | 24 | 21 | 27 | Tribute 2WD, 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 6 |
| 2004 | 22 | 20 | 25 | Tribute 2WD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 2003 | 22 | 20 | 25 | Tribute 2WD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 2002 | 22 | 20 | 25 | Tribute 2WD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 2001 | 23 | 21 | 26 | Tribute 2WD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
Every Mazda Tribute trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tribute Hybrid 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 34 | 30 | 32 | 278 | $1,950 |
| 2011 | Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD | Regular | 30 | 27 | 29 | 306 | $2,150 |
| 2011 | Tribute FWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 2011 | Tribute FWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2011 | Tribute 4WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 6-spd | AWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 2011 | Tribute FWD FFV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, FFV | Auto 6-spd | FWD | Gasoline or E85 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2011 | Tribute 4WD FFV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, FFV | Auto 6-spd | AWD | Gasoline or E85 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 2010 | Tribute Hybrid 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 34 | 31 | 32 | 278 | $1,950 |
| 2010 | Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD | Regular | 30 | 27 | 29 | 306 | $2,150 |
| 2010 | Tribute FWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 2010 | Tribute 4WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 6-spd | 4WD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2010 | Tribute FWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2010 | Tribute FWD FFV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, FFV | Auto 6-spd | FWD | Gasoline or E85 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2010 | Tribute 4WD FFV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, FFV | Auto 6-spd | 4WD | Gasoline or E85 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 2009 | Tribute Hybrid 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 34 | 31 | 32 | 278 | $1,950 |
| 2009 | Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 29 | 27 | 28 | 317 | $2,230 |
| 2009 | Tribute FWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 2009 | Tribute FWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2009 | Tribute 4WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2009 | Tribute FWD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2009 | Tribute 4WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 2008 | Tribute Hybrid 2WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 34 | 30 | 32 | 278 | $1,950 |
| 2008 | Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 29 | 27 | 28 | 317 | $2,230 |
| 2008 | Tribute FWD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 2008 | Tribute FWD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 2008 | Tribute 4WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2008 | Tribute FWD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 2008 | Tribute 4WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 2006 | Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 28 | 26 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 2006 | Tribute 2WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2006 | Tribute 2WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2006 | Tribute 4WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2006 | Tribute 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 2006 | Tribute 4WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 2006 | Tribute 4WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 2005 | Tribute 2WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 2005 | Tribute 2WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2005 | Tribute 4WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2005 | Tribute 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 2005 | Tribute 4WD | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 2005 | Tribute 4WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 2004 | Tribute 2WD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 2004 | Tribute 4WD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2004 | Tribute 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 2004 | Tribute 4WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 2003 | Tribute 2WD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 2003 | Tribute 4WD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2003 | Tribute 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 2003 | Tribute 4WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 2002 | Tribute 2WD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 2002 | Tribute 4WD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2002 | Tribute 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 2002 | Tribute 4WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 2001 | Tribute 2WD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2001 | Tribute 4WD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 2001 | Tribute 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 2001 | Tribute 4WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2011 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD | 32 | 34 | 30 |
| 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD | 32 | 34 | 30 |
| 2011 Lexus RX 450h | 29 | 31 | 28 |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2WD | 27 | 24 | 30 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 26 | 22 | 31 |
| 2011 Chevrolet HHR FWD | 26 | 22 | 31 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Mazda Tribute?
The most efficient Mazda Tribute the EPA has rated is the 2011 Tribute Hybrid 2WD at 32 MPG combined (34 city, 30 highway).
What MPG does the 2011 Mazda Tribute get?
2011 Mazda Tribute trims range from 20 to 32 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Mazda Tribute has the worst fuel economy?
The 2005 Tribute 4WD is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Mazda Tribute for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2011 Mazda Tribute to fuel is the Tribute Hybrid 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid (32 MPG) at $1,950 a year. The Tribute 4WD FFV, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, FFV (20 MPG) costs $3,120, so the thriftier trim saves $1,170 a year and $5,850 over five years.
More from Mazda: every Mazda model. Fuel types on this model: Gasoline or E85, Regular. EPA classes: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.