Buick Encore vs. Mazda Tribute MPG

Chart is based on 8 fuel economy reports for the Buick Encore and 115 fuel economy reports for the Mazda Tribute.

Buick Encore MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	24	76	0		25.3
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	0	24	39	37	63	34.7

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Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2011	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	light	0	20	0	80	110	29.4
2010	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	0	100	70	29.1
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	0	90	10	65	25.0
2009	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	hills	light	light	8	30	23	38	65	34.9
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	80	3	4	13	70	38.0
2008	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	hvy	14	24	24	38	100	23.5
2008	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	30	19	19	33	60	23.3
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2006	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	67	0	0	33	103	22.0
2004	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	8	35	55	68	21.2
2004	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	18	82	63	22.2
2003	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	5	10	50	35	75	16.2
2002	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	3	32	0	66	68	21.2
2001	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	20	20	40	20	65	18.6

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Buick Encore Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	With front-wheel-drive, the Encore earns EPA ratings of 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. Add all-wheel-drive (as on the tested car) and these figures drop to 23/30. Given the Encore's small size and marginal power output, better might be expected. The BMW X1, with another 102 horsepower, somehow manages 22/33 on the EPA test cycle. But the BMW's ratings seem a bit iffy. I had a much easier time meeting and exceeding the Buick's EPA ratings. At a steady 70 on the highway I averaged over 31. In suburban driving the trip computer regularly reported averages in the low 30s, even 35. To average over 30, though, you can't have too many stops or too heavy a foot. Put the pedal down hard, and the small four-cylinder engine's turbo will enable it to gulp air--and fuel--like a much larger one. Drive with little care for fuel economy, and 25 will happen. Which is still better than the EPA rating. The Tucson is among the oldest designs in Hyundai's line, and doesn't have the firm's latest engine technology. Consequently, its EPA ratings are a dismal (for a compact, 176-horsepower vehicle) 20/27. The current compact crossover champ, the Mazda CX-5, manages just a little better than the Encore, 24/30. see full Buick Encore review

Buick Encore Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The almost 40 mpg on the highway makes the Buick Encore the most efficient, real world, all wheel drive gasoline sedan or CUV available. The engine torque from the turbo makes output low in the operating range on low 87 octane. see full Buick Encore review

Mazda Tribute Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2003	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	For a SUV with a 4-speed automatic, this thing does great on fuel. City mileage ranges from 17-19 and highway ranges from 21-25. Most midsize sedans do not do much better, especially in V6 form. see full Mazda Tribute review
2003	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	for its 4 wheel drive and capacity, it is good see full Mazda Tribute review

Mazda Tribute Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Get 17-19 mpg around town. Had hoped for 20mpg, but no big deal. see full Mazda Tribute review
2003	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Only 4-speed automatic transmission thus about 18 miles per gallon see full Mazda Tribute review