2008 Mazda Tribute fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2008 Mazda Tribute. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 28 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 19 to 24 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 22 and 28 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,800 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute FWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Tribute FWD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Tribute 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Tribute FWD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Tribute 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,550 for the least efficient.