Mazda Tribute Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mazda Tribute Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2006 to 2011. Across those years its best rated version returned 32 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 27 mpg (2006). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD / Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #2 of 93 (99th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 2 | 32 mpg | 28 mpg | #2 of 76 (99th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 2 | 32 mpg | 28 mpg | #2 of 82 (99th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 2 | 32 mpg | 29 mpg | #2 of 80 (99th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 2 | 32 mpg | 29 mpg | #2 of 78 (99th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid placed highest in 2006 at #2 of 93, and lowest in 2006 at #2 of 93. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 30 | 27 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 34 | 30 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 277.71875 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 30 | 27 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 34 | 31 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 277.71875 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 27 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 34 | 31 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 277.71875 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 27 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 34 | 30 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 277.71875 | n/a |
| 2006 | 2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.3L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 26 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2008 | 27 → 32 mpg | +5 mpg | 359 gal |
What Tribute Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid burns 359 to 397 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,078 | $1,190 | $112 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,258 | $1,388 | $130 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,438 | $1,586 | $149 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2011 model year is $1,950 to $2,150 a year in fuel, or $1,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Across the 219 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 32 mpg the Mazda Tribute Hybrid is 11 mpg better the median, which is worth about $659 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mazda nameplates
Every Mazda model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.