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Nissan Pathfinder Gas Mileage (MPG)

Nissan Pathfinder Gas Mileage (MPG):

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's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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Nissan Pathfinder Gas Mileage

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 MPG
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT 4WD		 flat v.lt none 0 0 5 95 60 27.0
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT 4WD		 flat v.lt none 0 0 5 95 60 27.0
  Averages flat v.lt none 0 0 5 95 60 27.0
With the 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, CVT transmission, and four-wheel drive, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy has been averaging 27.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2013 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 95 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (5 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2013 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with an ultra-light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
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 MPG
2011 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat light hvy 0 10 50 40 70 19.0
flat v.lt hvy 0 0 10 90 70 24.0
flat light none 0 10 50 40 70 22.4
2011 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat light light 0 7 37 57 70 21.8
  Averages flat light light 0 7 37 57 70 21.8
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has been averaging 21.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2011 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 57 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (37 percent), in the city (7 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2011 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
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 19.0
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 19.0
  Averages flat light hvy 0 0 60 40 75 19.0
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage has been averaging 19.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2011 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (40 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2011 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
 
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 MPG
2010 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light none 0 33 33 33 60 15.5
2010 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light none 0 33 33 33 60 15.5
  Averages flat light none 0 33 33 33 60 15.5
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy has been averaging 15.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2010 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 33 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (33 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (33 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2010 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
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 MPG
2010 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light none 25 10 40 25 68 13.9
flat light light 5 5 40 50 80 18.0
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 74 16.0
  Averages flat light light 15 8 40 38 74 16.0
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has been averaging 16.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2010 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 74 miles per hour (38 percent), in heavy traffic (15 percent), and in the city (8 percent).

In addition the average 2010 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2009 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light none 10 19 57 14 60 18.0
flat light none 10 19 57 14 60 19.2
2009 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light none 10 19 57 14 60 18.6
  Averages flat light none 10 19 57 14 60 18.6
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage has been averaging 18.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 57 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (19 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (14 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent).

In addition the average 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
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 MPG
2008 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med light 9 0 18 73 75 14.3
flat light hvy 0 20 20 60 60 16.3
flat light light 2 0 0 97 75 18.4
flat lead light 9 0 18 73 75 13.5
2008 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med light 5 5 14 76 71 15.6
  Averages flat med light 5 5 14 76 71 15.6
With the 310-horsepower 5.6L V8 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive w/low range, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy has been averaging 15.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 71 miles per hour (about 76 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (14 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the city (5 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 30 10 10 50 70 18.5
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 30 10 10 50 70 18.5
  Averages flat med hvy 30 10 10 50 70 18.5
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder has been averaging 18.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (30 percent), in the suburbs (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
 
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 MPG
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat med none 0 0 5 95 80 18.9
flat med hvy 10 20 50 20 75 17.7
flat med none 10 30 10 50 75 14.4
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 17.0
  Averages flat med none 7 17 22 55 77 17.0
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage has been averaging 17.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 77 miles per hour (about 55 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (22 percent), in the city (17 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
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 MPG
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 20 22 24 33 60 14.3
flat light light 0 0 14 86 65 20.1
flat light light 0 0 0 100 70 22.4
flat light light 10 30 20 40 60 13.4
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 8 13 15 65 64 17.6
  Averages flat light light 8 13 15 65 64 17.6
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive w/low range, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy has been averaging 17.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 64 miles per hour (about 65 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (15 percent), in the city (13 percent), and in heavy traffic (8 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 hills light hvy 10 30 30 30 60 19.2
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 hills light hvy 10 30 30 30 60 19.2
  Averages hills light hvy 10 30 30 30 60 19.2
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder has been averaging 19.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 30 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (30 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (30 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
 
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 MPG
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat med light 0 0 20 80 70 16.8
mtns med none 1 20 50 29 65 16.6
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 16.7
  Averages hills med light 1 10 35 55 68 16.7
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage has been averaging 16.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 55 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (35 percent), in the city (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (1 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2007 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat v.lt light 0 0 75 25 62 24.8
flat light light 20 10 20 50 62 19.6
mtns light hvy 25 25 10 40 80 14.1
mtns lead light 0 0 100 0 N/A 17.9
flat v.lt none 0 0 15 85 70 19.0
2007 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 hills light light 9 7 44 40 69 19.1
  Averages hills light light 9 7 44 40 69 19.1
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy has been averaging 19.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 44 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 69 miles per hour (40 percent), in heavy traffic (9 percent), and in the city (7 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2007 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 15 45 10 30 60 13.6
2007 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 15 45 10 30 60 13.6
  Averages flat light light 15 45 10 30 60 13.6
With the 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive w/low range, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has been averaging 13.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 45 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (30 percent), in heavy traffic (15 percent), and in the suburbs (10 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat med none 30 10 10 50 75 17.1
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat med none 30 10 10 50 75 17.1
  Averages flat med none 30 10 10 50 75 17.1
With the 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage has been averaging 17.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (30 percent), in the suburbs (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent).

In addition the average 2006 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
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 MPG
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light none 0 18 80 2 65 17.6
flat light none 0 11 22 67 70 18.9
flat light none 0 0 65 35 60 19.2
flat light none 0 10 20 70 65 19.3
flat med hvy 0 95 0 5 75 14.5
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light none 0 27 37 36 67 17.9
  Averages flat light none 0 27 37 36 67 17.9
With the 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy has been averaging 17.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 37 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (36 percent), in the city (27 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2006 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
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 MPG
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light none 0 5 3 92 65 20.5
flat v.lt none 11 44 44 0 N/A 16.1
flat med light 0 50 50 0 N/A 18.6
flat light light 0 40 0 60 60 15.5
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 3 35 24 38 63 17.7
  Averages flat light light 3 35 24 38 63 17.7
With the 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive w/low range, the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder has been averaging 17.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (about 38 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (35 percent), in the suburbs (24 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent).

In addition the average 2006 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat med none 20 20 30 30 65 16.5
hills med hvy 30 30 20 20 60 14.0
flat med none 50 30 10 10 75 16.0
mtns med none 10 10 10 70 75 18.0
flat light none 10 10 10 70 70 21.0
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 hills med none 24 20 16 40 69 17.1
  Averages hills med none 24 20 16 40 69 17.1
With the 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage has been averaging 17.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 69 miles per hour (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (24 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in the suburbs (16 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
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 MPG
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat lead light 0 75 0 25 70 15.3
flat med none 10 75 5 10 70 15.2
flat med hvy 5 20 45 30 70 15.4
flat med hvy 5 20 5 70 60 16.3
flat light none 10 30 30 30 60 14.9
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat med light 6 44 17 33 66 15.4
  Averages flat med light 6 44 17 33 66 15.4
With the 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy has been averaging 15.4 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 44 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (33 percent), in the suburbs (17 percent), and in heavy traffic (6 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med none 5 10 10 75 80 16.7
flat med light 5 10 10 75 80 17.4
flat med none 0 5 10 85 80 16.4
flat med hvy 5 10 10 75 80 17.1
flat med none 5 5 10 80 80 16.1
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med light 4 8 10 78 80 16.7
  Averages flat med light 4 8 10 78 80 16.7
With the 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive w/low range, the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has been averaging 16.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 80 miles per hour (about 78 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (10 percent), in the city (8 percent), and in heavy traffic (4 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 50 30 20 0 N/A 19.9
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 50 30 20 0 0 19.9
  Averages flat med hvy 50 30 20 0 0 19.9
With the 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage has been averaging 19.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in heavy traffic (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (30 percent), in the suburbs (20 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 0 miles per hour (0 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
 
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 MPG
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light light 0 20 10 70 65 17.6
flat light light 0 20 10 70 65 16.5
mtns med light 15 10 15 60 75 22.1
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 18.7
  Averages hills light light 5 17 12 67 68 18.7
With the 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy has been averaging 18.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 67 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (17 percent), in the suburbs (12 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light none 0 0 80 20 62 16.8
flat med none 20 20 10 50 62 12.9
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med none 10 10 45 35 62 14.9
  Averages flat med none 10 10 45 35 62 14.9
With the 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive w/low range, the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder has been averaging 14.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 45 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (35 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
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 MPG
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat med light 10 70 10 10 80 15.9
flat med hvy 20 25 25 30 70 17.0
flat med none 30 40 10 20 60 16.0
flat med light 5 5 20 70 60 17.5
hills light hvy 0 0 0 100 60 19.3
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 17.1
  Averages flat med light 13 28 13 46 66 17.1
With the 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage has been averaging 17.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 46 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (28 percent), in heavy traffic (13 percent), and in the suburbs (13 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med none 10 30 20 40 74 16.5
flat light hvy 0 0 5 95 68 19.1
flat med none 5 20 25 50 74 15.7
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med light 5 17 17 62 72 17.1
  Averages flat med light 5 17 17 62 72 17.1
With the 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive w/low range, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy has been averaging 17.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 72 miles per hour (about 62 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (17 percent), in the suburbs (17 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2002 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light light 7 21 21 50 60 15.5
flat light none 30 40 20 10 70 15.8
flat light none 0 0 0 100 74 19.9
flat light light 7 21 21 51 60 17.7
hills light light 10 40 10 40 65 17.4
2002 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light light 11 24 14 50 66 17.3
  Averages flat light light 11 24 14 50 66 17.3
With the 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder has been averaging 17.3 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (24 percent), in the suburbs (14 percent), and in heavy traffic (11 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2002 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med light 30 40 15 15 68 16.2
flat light none 23 23 23 31 55 19.6
flat light none 5 85 5 5 68 14.1
flat light light 20 22 24 33 75 15.9
2002 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 20 43 17 21 67 16.5
  Averages flat light light 20 43 17 21 67 16.5
With the 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive w/low range, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage has been averaging 16.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 43 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (21 percent), in heavy traffic (20 percent), and in the suburbs (17 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
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 MPG
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 flat light hvy 0 10 0 90 70 20.5
flat med hvy 2 10 70 18 70 16.0
flat med hvy 15 15 10 60 60 19.0
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 6 12 27 56 67 18.5
  Averages flat med hvy 6 12 27 56 67 18.5
With the 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2001 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy has been averaging 18.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2001 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 56 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (27 percent), in the city (12 percent), and in heavy traffic (6 percent).

In addition the average 2001 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
 
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 MPG
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 10.5
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 10.5
  Averages flat light none 15 35 0 50 75 10.5
With the 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has been averaging 10.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2001 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (35 percent), in heavy traffic (15 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition the average 2001 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
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 MPG
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light none 5 80 10 5 62 13.4
flat light none 5 80 10 5 62 13.2
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light none 5 80 10 5 62 13.3
  Averages flat light none 5 80 10 5 62 13.3
With the 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive w/low range, 2001 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage has been averaging 13.3 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2001 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (10 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (5 percent).

In addition the average 2001 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
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 MPG
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 20.0
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 20.0
  Averages flat light none 20 10 10 60 60 20.0
With the 170-horsepower 3.3L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, 2000 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy has been averaging 20.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2000 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (20 percent), in the suburbs (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent).

In addition the average 2000 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
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 MPG
1999.5 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 3.3L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 mtns light hvy 60 20 10 10 60 15.0
1999.5 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 3.3L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 mtns light hvy 60 20 10 10 60 15.0
  Averages mtns light hvy 60 20 10 10 60 15.0
With the 170-horsepower 3.3L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 1999.5 Nissan Pathfinder has been averaging 15.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 1999.5 Nissan Pathfinders in this analysis were driven mostly in heavy traffic (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (20 percent), in the suburbs (10 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (10 percent).

In addition the average 1999.5 Nissan Pathfinder in this analysis was driven on mountainous terrain with a light foot and the AC on most or all of the time.

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Nissan Pathfinder Fuel Economy: 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.
Nissan Pathfinder Fuel Economy: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.