Mazda Tribute MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mazda Tribute model year from 2001 to 2011 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Tribute has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2011 (up to 32 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Mazda Tribute fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 20–32 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 20–32 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 20–32 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 19–32 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 19–27 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 17–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 18–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 18–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 18–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 18–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
2011 Mazda Tribute: engines & MPG
The 2011 Tribute was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute Hybrid 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 34 | 30 | 32 MPG |
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 27 | 29 MPG |
| Tribute FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Tribute FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Tribute FWD FFV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD FFV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2010 Mazda Tribute: engines & MPG
The 2010 Tribute was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute Hybrid 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 34 | 31 | 32 MPG |
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 27 | 29 MPG |
| Tribute FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Tribute FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Tribute FWD FFV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD FFV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2009 Mazda Tribute: engines & MPG
The 2009 Tribute was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute Hybrid 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 34 | 31 | 32 MPG |
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 27 | 28 MPG |
| Tribute FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Tribute FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2008 Mazda Tribute: engines & MPG
The 2008 Tribute was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute Hybrid 2WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 34 | 30 | 32 MPG |
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 27 | 28 MPG |
| Tribute FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Tribute FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2006 Mazda Tribute: engines & MPG
The 2006 Tribute was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 26 | 27 MPG |
| Tribute 2WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute 2WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
2005 Mazda Tribute: engines & MPG
The 2005 Tribute was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute 2WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Tribute 2WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2004 Mazda Tribute: engines & MPG
The 2004 Tribute was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2003 Mazda Tribute: engines & MPG
The 2003 Tribute was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2002 Mazda Tribute: engines & MPG
The 2002 Tribute was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2001 Mazda Tribute: engines & MPG
The 2001 Tribute was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Tribute 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Tribute 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Mazda Tribute get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Tribute range from 22 to 32 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2011 model year.
What engines does the 2011 Mazda Tribute have?
The 2011 Tribute was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2011 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Mazda Tribute require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
Is there a hybrid or electric Tribute?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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