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2010 Mazda Tribute MPG & fuel economy

The 2010 Mazda Tribute is a SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2009 model. Among 105 SUVs rated for 2010, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 22 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2010 #16 of 105 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2010 Mazda Tribute's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2010 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Subaru Legacy/Outback26 MPG $1,788
  6. 16Mazda Tribute24 MPG $1,938
  7. 105Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2010 TributeOther SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Tribute MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tribute FWD		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Tribute FWD		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Tribute 4WD		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Tribute FWD FFV		 Flex-fuel 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Tribute 4WD FFV		 Flex-fuel 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

2010 Mazda Tribute vs. rivals

vs Toyota RAV4 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda CR-V 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Escape 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Outlander 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Rogue 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Venza 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Santa Fe 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Tribute saves $84/yr vs Mercury Mariner 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Tribute saves $84/yr vs Mazda Tribute Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Tribute Hybrid saves $484/yr vs Ford Transit Connect 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Tribute saves $84/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2010 Mazda Tribute Hybrid (32 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Mazda Tribute?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2010 Mazda Tribute use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2010 Mazda Tribute?

The 2010 Mazda Tribute's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2010 Mazda Tribute per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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