Subaru Tribeca MPG by year — every rating on record
The Subaru Tribeca has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2008 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2008). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #47 of 108 (57th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #52 of 111 (54th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #61 of 113 (46th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #79 of 120 (34th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #76 of 110 (31th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #55 of 58 (5th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #60 of 62 (3th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small 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 Subaru Tribeca placed highest in 2008 at #47 of 108, and lowest in 2011 at #79 of 120. It spent 2 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 490 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 490 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
What Tribeca fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Subaru Tribeca burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more 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 18 mpg the Subaru Tribeca is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Subaru nameplates
Every Subaru model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.