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Mazda Tribute
2011 Mazda Tribute
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$20,555
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Subaru Forester
2025 Subaru Forester
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TBC
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Mazda Tribute
2008-2011 Mazda Tribute Rear Angle View
2008-2011 Mazda Tribute Dashboard
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Subaru Forester
2025 Subaru Forester Rear Angle View
2025 Subaru Forester Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Horsepower
171 hp @ 6000 rpm
180 hp
Torque
171 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
178 lb-ft
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,272 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
1,500 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
N/A
City
23 MPG
N/A
Highway
28 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.5 Tons/yr
N/A
EPA rating
6
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.5 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
402.5 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
490 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
174.9 in
N/A
Height
67.9 in
N/A
Max Width
71.1 in
N/A
Front Width
60.7 in
N/A
Rear Width
60.2 in
N/A
Wheelbase
103.1 in
N/A
Ground Clearance
8.4 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.6 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
40.4 in
N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.6 in
N/A
Front Seat Hip Room
53.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
39.2 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
N/A
Rear Seat Hip Room
49.1 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
67.2 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
31.4 ft³
N/A

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)
40.7 in
N/A
Box Height (Area)
37.9 in
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
N/A
Turning Diameter
36.7 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16" x 7.0"
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 7.0"
N/A

Suspension

Front Suspension
Independent
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P235/70TR16
N/A
Rear Tire
P235/70TR16
N/A
Spare Tire
T145/90R17
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ingot Silver
  • Sangria Red
  • Steel Blue
  • Tuxedo Black
  • White Suede
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Charcoal
  • Graystone
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
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