Against 451 other V6 cars rated 2005–2007, the B9 Tribeca trails their 19.1 mpg average by 1.1 mpg, about $123 a year.
Every Subaru B9 Tribeca engine, compared
The Subaru B9 Tribeca was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 16 / 21 | 2006–2007 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Element gets 21.7 mpg, the Jeep Liberty 18.5 mpg and the Nissan Xterra 17 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 2007 B9 Tribeca.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2007) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2005–2007 | +$123 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca gives up 5 mpg in town: 21 on the highway against 16 in the city, $571 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2007) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (31%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the B9 Tribeca changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the B9 Tribeca was rated in, all of them at 18 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2006 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Subaru B9 Tribeca — 1 engine across 2006–2007. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,300. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca get?
18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2006 the B9 Tribeca has averaged 18 mpg.
Is the 2007 B9 Tribeca more efficient than the 2006?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Does the B9 Tribeca get better gas mileage than the Honda Element?
No: 18 mpg for the 2007 B9 Tribeca against 21.7 for the 2008 Honda Element, about $363 a year more to run.
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