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2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca MPG & Fuel Cost
9 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca at a glance
The 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca covers 9 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $3,620 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Tribeca 3.6L 6-cyl AWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014; 2007, 2009 and 2012 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,620 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,620 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,620 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,620 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,460 | Same EPA ratings as 2006 |
| 2006 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,460 | First year |
What the 2014 Tribeca 3.6L 6-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$302
$3,620 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.03
Per 100 miles
$24.13
Five years
$18,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$560more a year
Class median $3,060 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Subaru Tribeca MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,620.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribeca (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,620 |
2013 Subaru Tribeca MPG
18 MPG · $3,620/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,620.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribeca (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,620 |
2012 Subaru Tribeca MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Subaru Tribeca as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 Subaru Tribeca MPG
18 MPG · $3,620/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,620, $10 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribeca (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,620 |
2010 Subaru Tribeca MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribeca (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2009 Subaru Tribeca MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Subaru Tribeca as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Subaru Tribeca MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $3,630, $830 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribeca (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2007 Subaru Tribeca MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2006
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2007 Subaru Tribeca as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006
2006 Subaru Tribeca MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B9 Tribeca (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,460 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Tribeca 3.6L 6-cyl AWD: $4,920 in California and $3,150 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,920
- Washington $4,560
- New York $3,620
- Florida $3,420
- Texas $3,150
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2006-2014 (WX)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca get?
EPA rates the 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca at 18 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Tribeca 3.6L 6-cyl AWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca?
Every model year of the 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014. In 2007, 2009 and 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Subaru Tribeca per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Tribeca 3.6L 6-cyl AWD costs about $3,620 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,620 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Subaru Tribeca 100 miles?
About $24.13 per 100 miles for the Tribeca 3.6L 6-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Subaru Tribeca more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Tribeca 3.6L 6-cyl AWD is rated 16 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2014 Subaru Tribeca compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Tribeca 3.6L 6-cyl AWD costs about $3,620 a year to fuel, $560 more than the class median of $3,060, and less than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 168 rated small SUV configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Subaru Tribeca different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,620. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2014 against 1 configuration for 2013. See the 2013 Subaru Tribeca for that year.