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Jeep Liberty vs Mazda Tribute

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2012 Jeep Liberty

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2011 Mazda Tribute

Overview

SpecJeep LibertySportMazda Tributei Sport
Selected trimSporti Sport
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20122011

Pricing & market

SpecJeep LibertySportMazda Tributei Sport
MSRP$23,395$20,555 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecJeep LibertySportMazda Tributei Sport
Combined MPG18 MPG25 MPG (best)
City MPG16 MPG23 MPG (best)
Highway MPG22 MPG28 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19.5 gal (best)17.5 gal

Performance

SpecJeep LibertySportMazda Tributei Sport
Horsepower210 hp (best)171 hp
Torque235 lb-ft (best)171 lb-ft
Engine size3.7 L (best)2.5 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecJeep LibertySportMazda Tributei Sport
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors55
Cargo volume62.4 cu ft67.2 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity5,000 lbs (best)1,500 lbs
Payload1,150 lbs (best)1,048 lbs
Curb weight4,076 lbs3,272 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.8 in8.4 in (best)
Wheelbase106.1 in (best)103.1 in
Length176.9 in (best)174.9 in
Width72.3 in (best)71.1 in
Height67.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecJeep LibertySportMazda Tributei Sport
NHTSA overall3 / 5 ★3 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)3 / 5 ★ (best)2 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)2 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Side pole1 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)2None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimJeep LibertyMazda Tribute
1

Sport

$23,395 MSRP(Currently comparing)

i Sport

$20,555 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport

$25,395 MSRP

i Sport

$22,595 MSRP

3

Limited

$26,760 MSRP

i Sport

$24,350 MSRP

4

Limited

$28,360 MSRP

i Touring

$23,740 MSRP

5

Limited Jet

$26,995 MSRP

i Touring

$25,495 MSRP

6

Limited Jet

$28,995 MSRP

i Grand Touring

$25,700 MSRP

7

i Grand Touring

$27,455 MSRP

8

s Grand Touring

$27,315 MSRP

9

s Grand Touring

$29,065 MSRP

Jeep Liberty vs Mazda Tribute FAQ

Which is better: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2011 Mazda Tribute?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Jeep Liberty vs 2011 Mazda Tribute on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2011 Mazda Tribute?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Mazda Tribute starts lower at $20,555.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2011 Mazda Tribute?
The 2011 Mazda Tribute leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,555).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2011 Mazda Tribute?
The 2011 Mazda Tribute leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better horsepower: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2011 Mazda Tribute?
The 2011 Mazda Tribute leads on horsepower in this comparison (240).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Jeep Liberty or 2011 Mazda Tribute?
The 2012 Jeep Liberty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2012 Jeep Liberty vs 2011 Mazda Tribute?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Jeep Liberty (3/5 NHTSA overall); Mazda Tribute (3/5 NHTSA overall).