2009 Mazda Tribute Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2009 Mazda Tribute (20–32 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 6-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.5 L; 6-cyl, 3.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 20–32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,100–$3,350
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$4,750 to +$1,500 vs. average
- Configurations
- 7
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 19–29 | 25–27 | 21–28 | $2,400–$3,200 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 20–34 | 28–31 | 23–32 | $2,100–$2,900 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 | −$4,000 | — | — |
| Tribute 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Tribute FWD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | — | — |
| Tribute FWD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 | −$4,000 | — | — |
| Tribute FWD | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 | −$2,000 | — | — |
| Tribute Hybrid 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 34 | 31 | 32 | $2,100 | +$1,500 | — | — |
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 27 | 28 | $2,400 | $0 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2009 Mazda Tribute?
According to EPA data, the 2009 Mazda Tribute is rated at 20–32 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2009 Mazda Tribute have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2009 Mazda Tribute use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2009 Mazda Tribute?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,100 to $3,350.
How much will the 2009 Mazda Tribute cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2009 Mazda Tribute 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$4,750 to +$1,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values are extra cost; positive values are savings).