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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Touareg Fuel Economy (km/L)

Chart is based on 126 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Pathfinder and 90 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Touareg.

Nissan Pathfinder km/L

Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2014 48.5 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2013 42.3 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2013 52.1 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2011 51.3 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2011 44.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2010 36.5 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2010 24.1 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2009 43.8 MPG Highway Percentage 14 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 37.4 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 36.8 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 43.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 40.0 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 41.3 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 45.2 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 39.3 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2007 37.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2007 26.8 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2007 32.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2006 40.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2006 44.2 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2006 41.6 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2005 40.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2005 34.1 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2005 41.1 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2004 8.5 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2004 44.1 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2004 6.3 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2003 40.3 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2003 7.3 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2002 32.3 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2002 24.1 MPG Highway Percentage 21 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2001 43.5 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2001 24.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2001 5.7 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2000 47.0 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 1999.5 35.3 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent
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 km/L
2014 4dr SUV supercharged 230hp 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT 4WD
hills light light 5 15 25 55 70 48.5  
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
flat med light 12 11 54 23 79 42.3  
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT 4WD
flat light none 7 7 28 58 60 52.1  
2011 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light light 0 7 37 57 70 51.3  
2011 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light hvy 0 0 60 40 75 44.7  
2010 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light none 0 33 33 33 60 36.5  
2010 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light light 15 8 40 38 95 24.1  
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2009 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light none 10 19 57 14 60 43.8  
2008 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 0 37 5 58 78 37.4  
2008 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
flat med light 5 5 14 76 71 36.8  
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 30 10 10 50 70 43.5  
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med none 7 17 22 55 77 40.0  
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
flat light light 8 13 15 65 64 41.3  
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
hills light hvy 10 30 30 30 60 45.2  
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills med light 1 10 35 55 68 39.3  
2007 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light light 0 0 60 40 70 37.7  
2007 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills light light 6 5 53 36 83 26.8  
2007 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat light light 15 45 10 30 60 32.0  
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat med none 30 10 10 50 75 40.2  
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 0 20 29 51 66 44.2  
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat light light 3 35 24 38 63 41.6  
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
hills med none 24 20 16 40 69 40.2  
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med light 7 35 19 39 71 34.1  
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat med light 7 10 13 70 78 41.1  
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
flat med hvy 50 30 20 0 0 8.5  
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills light light 5 17 12 67 68 44.1  
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat med none 10 10 45 35 100 6.3  
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med light 13 28 13 46 66 40.3  
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat med light 5 17 17 62 117 7.3  
2002 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light light 10 25 24 40 76 32.3  
2002 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat light light 20 43 17 21 88 24.1  
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
flat med hvy 6 12 27 56 67 43.5  
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 15 35 0 50 75 24.6  
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat light none 5 80 10 5 100 5.7  
2000 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 3.3L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 20 10 10 60 60 47.0  
1999.5 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 3.3L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
mtns light hvy 60 20 10 10 60 35.3  

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Volkswagen Touareg km/L

Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2017 48.2 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2016 49.2 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2014 64.7 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2013 70.7 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2013 57.2 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2012 51.7 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2011 53.5 MPG Highway Percentage 6 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2011 62.4 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2011 42.3 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2010 54.6 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2010 35.3 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2008 31.3 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2008 42.8 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2007 52.6 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2007 4.2 MPG Highway Percentage 17 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2007 7.0 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2006 34.6 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2006 40.0 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2005 36.5 MPG Highway Percentage 12 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2005 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2004 33.4 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2004 43.3 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2003.5 7.7 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent
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 km/L
2017 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med none 0 6 22 73 68 48.2  
2016 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 0 45 3 53 65 49.2  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 0 13 38 50 65 64.7  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 0 6 21 73 69 70.7  
2013 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 0 0 20 80 75 57.2  
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 5 15 65 15 60 51.7  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med hvy 1 0 93 6 50 53.5  
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2011 4dr SUV supercharged 380hp 3.0L V6 Hybrid
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light hvy 5 20 35 40 60 62.4  
2011 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med hvy 0 20 40 40 65 42.3  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat light none 3 14 16 67 75 54.6  
2010 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
hills med none 5 0 95 0 0 35.3  
2008 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
hills med light 25 25 9 41 73 31.3  
2008 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med none 12 6 18 65 58 42.8  
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med light 5 8 23 63 77 52.6  
2007 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
hills v.lt light 0 83 0 17 120 4.2  
2007 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med light 22 23 13 42 95 7.0  
2006 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med light 0 70 0 30 75 34.6  
2006 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat light none 15 70 5 10 60 40.0  
2005 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med hvy 28 35 27 12 73 36.5  
2005 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat light none 19 30 17 33 60 29.0  
2004 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat med light 13 33 35 19 69 33.4  
2004 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
flat light light 8 17 30 45 68 43.3  
2003.5 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
hills med light 5 5 5 85 110 7.7  

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Touareg Fuel Economy (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Nissan Pathfinder and Volkswagen Touareg's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2013 Among those zigs, Nissan placed a big bet on continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Many people don't like how CVT-based powertrains sound and feel (which is a bit much like a slipping conventional transmission). But CVTs can hold an engine at a set, optimal rpm, either low for economy or high for performance, as the vehicle accelerates. Unlike the related Infiniti JX, the new Nissan Pathfinder gets Nissan's latest CVT, which has a broader range (6.4 vs. 5.4 multiple between the highest and lowest possible ratio) and lower internal friction. So it has even more flexibility to maximize either performance or fuel economy. On the performance front, the CVT makes the most of a 3.5-liter V6 that, with 260 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque, under-performs the V6s in most competitors. Though a touch slow off the line, the 4,471-pound Pathfinder Platinum feels stronger than the quarter-ton-heavier GMC Acadia, and is generally as quick as anyone needs this sort of vehicle to be. Plant your foot, and it'll get to sixty in about eight seconds. Personally, I don't even mind how Nissan's CVT feels when paired with a V6 (though I do prefer the more direct feel of the CVT in the new Honda Accord). The CVT's real forte, though, is fuel economy. The front-wheel-drive Pathfinder earns EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway. The 4WD Pathfinder does only a single mpg worse, 19/25. This is much better than the Acadia's 16/23, and also better than the Ford Explorer's 17/23, Honda Pilot's 17/24, the Toyota Highlander's 17/22, and the related Infiniti JX35's 18/23 (all with AWD). For higher fuel efficiency in a relatively affordable three-row crossover, you'd have to get a Highlander Hybrid (28/28). Or wait until next year, when Nissan will offer a hybrid version of the new Pathfinder (25/27). Unlike with competitors, you can lock the Pathfinder into two-wheel-drive. This might boost fuel efficiency a little. Four-wheel-drive isn't much necessary for dry-road performance or handling--the front tires manage the V6's torque well in all but the most energetic driving. In typical suburban driving after the engine was warmed up, the trip computer reported averages in the low 20s, and as high as 26 when I was especially easy on the gas and had good luck with traffic signals--impressive for a large crossover. A final bonus: unlike with the Infiniti JX, premium fuel isn't recommended. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
My first trip consisted of mostly highway driving in Texas. Speeds varied from 60 to 75 mph on the highway with very little in-town driving. Overall average was around 23.7 mpg (Calculated) which agreed very closely with the on-board computer. I am hoping that the mpg will increase as the car is broken in more. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
With 10,000 miles on the car, we have averaged overall 21.3 mpg, according to the trip computer. Our average speed is 35 mph. Most of our driving is in town and it still seems to get great mileage for such a large car. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
Nissan Pathfinder Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
The fun of a V8 in a 5k+ lb vehicle had its penalties. Admittedly heavy on the gas, I averaged 13mpg in town and was lucky if I obtained 18mpg on long trips cruising at a steady 75mph. Manual said Premium fuel was recommended but regular worked fine. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
When compared to the other engines in its class the truck has less than average fuel economy. but with 266 horsepower and 6000lb towing that is to be expected. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
13-14 mpg is real in city conditions because of 4 speed auto. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
16MPG city, 19-20 MPG highway leaves much to be desired. Changing the spark plugs every 100,000km (well ahead of the suggested interval) makes a large difference, but economy is still lacking. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2002 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
What can you say--it's powerful, heavy and not very efficient by todays standards. Still given my current millage of 10,000 Km/year, it's not a good enough reason to trade the vehicle. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2002 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Compared to more fuel efficient SUVs, it is rather low. But is OK for what it is. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Diesel makes the extra weight of an SUV tolerable. In 4 months of use I've been getting high teens around town and 29 cruising on the highway at 70-75. Slowing down to 60-65 puts mpg just over 30. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Like any diesel, it is always above EPA rating. No complaints at all. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2011 4dr SUV supercharged 380hp 3.0L V6 Hybrid
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
GREAT Economy. It is a game to see how high I can get up to. Last evening in a 40 minute local drive 31 mpg see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
All that diesel power and I get 25 mpg going 80 mph on the highway. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
Volkswagen Touareg Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
I do not have a heavy foot and the V6 gas version gets only about 19-21 on HWY at 60 MPH opposed to 24-27 with a X5. I drove 700 mi (interstate) and averaged only 19 @ 70 mph. Not good! see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2008 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Very poor. The V6 gets barely 18 and the V8 gets 17mpg of PREMIUM. But then again you buys knowing, still disappointing. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2006 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
This car gets 14.7 city and 17.5 HWY. On Premium Fuel. But we pay the price for the speed, comfort, and security of the Touareg. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2004 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
14-16 mpg light loads around town; 6-9 when towing. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2004 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
14-15 mpg in todays market is not very good for an SUV with a V6. see full Volkswagen Touareg review