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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat MPG

Chart is based on 126 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Pathfinder and 530 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Passat.

Nissan Pathfinder MPG

Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2014 20.6 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2013 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2013 22.2 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2011 21.8 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2011 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2010 15.5 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2010 16.0 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2009 18.6 MPG Highway Percentage 14 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 15.9 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 15.6 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 17.0 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 17.6 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 19.2 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 16.7 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2007 16.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2007 19.6 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2007 13.6 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2006 17.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2006 18.8 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2006 17.7 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2005 17.1 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2005 16.0 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2005 17.5 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2004 19.9 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2004 18.7 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2004 14.9 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2003 17.1 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2003 17.1 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2002 17.4 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2002 16.5 MPG Highway Percentage 21 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2001 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2001 10.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2001 13.3 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2000 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 1999.5 15.0 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 MPG
2014 4dr SUV supercharged 230hp 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT 4WD		 hills light light 5 15 25 55 70 20.6  
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 flat med light 12 11 54 23 79 18.0  
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT 4WD		 flat light none 7 7 28 58 60 22.2  
2011 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat light light 0 7 37 57 70 21.8  
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  
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 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light light 15 8 40 38 95 16.0  
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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 18.6  
2008 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 0 37 5 58 78 15.9  
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  
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 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat med none 7 17 22 55 77 17.0  
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 8 13 15 65 64 17.6  
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 4WD, part-time w/low range		 hills med light 1 10 35 55 68 16.7  
2007 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat light light 0 0 60 40 70 16.0  
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 19.6  
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  
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 4WD, part-time w/low range		 flat light none 0 20 29 51 66 18.8  
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  
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 hills med none 24 20 16 40 69 17.1  
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 16.0  
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med light 7 10 13 70 78 17.5  
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 50 30 20 0 0 19.9  
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  
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med none 10 10 45 35 100 14.9  
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  
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med light 5 17 17 62 117 17.1  
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 17.4  
2002 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 20 43 17 21 88 16.5  
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 6 12 27 56 67 18.5  
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  
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light none 5 80 10 5 100 13.3  
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  
1999.5 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 3.3L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 mtns light hvy 60 20 10 10 60 15.0  

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Volkswagen Passat MPG

Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2014 44.0 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2014 16.0 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013 42.2 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013 40.8 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013 29.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012 43.0 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012 26.6 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2011 63.4 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2010 30.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2010 25.1 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2010 31.0 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2009 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2009 39.2 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2009 23.6 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 26.4 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 28.2 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 26.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 30.5 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 22.5 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 31.0 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 26.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 29.9 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 24.7 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 26.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 34.6 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 20.3 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 34.5 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004.5 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004.5 24.7 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 87 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 17.8 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 18.1 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 25.2 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 32.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 35.6 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 24.5 MPG Highway Percentage 84 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 26.8 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 19.9 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 30.6 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 20.2 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 2 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002.5 30.5 MPG Highway Percentage 83 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 24.4 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 22.1 MPG Highway Percentage 77 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 32.4 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 23.7 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2001.5 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2001.5 26.9 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2000 32.5 MPG Highway Percentage 98 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 MPG
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat med none 3 3 8 88 75 44.0  
2014 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 5 75 20 0 0 16.0  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 flat v.lt light 0 0 52 48 84 42.2  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 hills light light 3 7 30 61 70 40.8  
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 0 50 50 65 29.4  
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat light none 3 17 26 54 68 43.0  
2012 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automated manual FWD		 hills med light 33 14 3 51 65 26.6  
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2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 2 0 88 10 60 28.7  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 15 10 10 65 75 63.4  
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 10 10 40 40 110 30.2  
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat med none 4 10 53 33 72 25.1  
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat light light 1 8 15 76 104 31.0  
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat v.lt none 20 10 40 30 70 23.0  
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat light none 27 0 7 67 110 39.2  
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 15 17 36 32 69 23.6  
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 6 22 17 55 75 26.4  
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 29 11 61 78 29.0  
2008 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 75 0 25 75 18.0  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 7 17 22 54 70 28.2  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 5 20 35 40 70 29.0  
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 0 1 48 50 69 26.1  
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 16 16 9 59 70 30.5  
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 10 22 68 68 27.1  
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 23 43 35 63 22.5  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 10 12 15 63 71 27.7  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 5 17 27 51 76 28.3  
2007 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 mtns med light 0 5 5 90 73 31.0  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 9 16 24 50 79 26.8  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 1 6 27 67 68 29.9  
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 0 0 70 30 70 24.7  
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 48 13 40 70 24.0  
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 10 10 30 50 70 26.4  
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 0 30 70 70 28.0  
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light none 5 10 10 75 60 25.3  
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 9 15 22 54 81 34.6  
2005 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 10 10 32 49 68 20.3  
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 15 31 49 74 34.5  
2004.5 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light none 30 18 0 53 65 23.8  
2004.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light light 5 5 10 80 110 24.7  
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 6 3 65 26 70 27.7  
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med none 19 43 19 19 60 27.0  
2004 4dr Wagon 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
6-speed manual AWD		 mtns med none 8 3 2 87 70 23.1  
2004 4dr Wagon 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 18 15 0 68 70 17.8  
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 0 0 61 39 61 18.1  
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 5 5 10 80 60 21.2  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 16 30 21 33 66 25.2  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead light 5 25 40 30 70 32.0  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 6 11 29 54 63 35.6  
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 3 10 5 84 65 24.5  
2004 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 9 24 30 37 70 24.8  
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat v.lt none 0 0 50 50 75 25.0  
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 4 18 28 51 86 26.8  
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med none 18 22 21 39 64 19.9  
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead light 0 20 40 40 80 26.0  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 18 3 23 58 66 27.0  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 2 15 20 63 67 30.6  
2003 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 20 20 0 60 75 21.3  
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 10 27 48 15 70 20.2  
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 48 26 24 2 70 19.0  
2002.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 0 18 83 70 30.5  
2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 23 23 29 25 63 24.4  
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 10 5 85 70 21.5  
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 mtns light none 0 0 23 77 60 22.1  
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 15 30 29 26 67 24.3  
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 19 5 0 76 64 32.4  
2002 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 6 12 12 70 65 23.7  
2002 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light none 5 8 21 66 75 23.2  
2001.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 75 5 15 60 20.0  
2001.5 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 11 20 69 120 26.9  
2000 4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 2 0 98 60 32.5  

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat 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 and Volkswagen Passat's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world MPG 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2015 Though as powerful as the 170-horse 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine it replaced, and stronger through the midrange, the Passat's new 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine earns significantly better EPA fuel economy ratings: 24 mpg city and 35 mpg highway vs. 22 and 32, respectively. Fitted with the six-speed automatic transmission, the difference widens: 24/36 vs. 22/31. Alas, the Mazda6 scores a bit higher: 25/37 with a six-speed manual and 26/38 with a six-speed automatic. In my real-world driving, I observed similar numbers in both cars, and the Passat managed the highest observed one-time average on my standard route to my son's school: 39.9 mpg. The Mazda's best on this route was 38. More typically I observed averages in the low 30s when driving both cars casually in the suburbs. Push them, and averages can fall into the mid-20s, even the low-20s. On the highway, the Passat's trip computer reported an average of 35, the Mazda6's an average of 36. Too close to call. What is clear is that both sedans deliver much better fuel economy than could be expected when the current Passat was introduced three years ago. This said, those seeking to maximize fuel economy, and who drive enough miles to offset a higher initial cost, have an even better option in the Passat's available diesel engine. The TDI engine has been further improved for 2015. It now peaks at 150 horsepower rather than 140. And it now rates 30/44 mpg with a six-speed manual transmission and 30/42 with a six-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission; plus owners often beat the EPA ratings. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

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

Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2019 0 As mentioned previously, the Passant starts in second gear unless you push down hard on the accelertor. Since most of the time I did not do that, I got outsanding gas mileage with my just over 500 miles of driving this past week. I averaged 28 mpg. This includes 30 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg in modest city driving. Overall quite good gas mileage in the warm Florida weather. The EPA estimate for this car is much higher 25 city, 36 highway. To be honest, I never came close to averaging 36 on the highway but then again, I had to run the AC heavily in the Florida heat and the speed limit is 70 mph (I averaged 74 mph). Perhaps the EPA testing was done in Washington DC where they don't need to run the AC as much as I had to and the EPA tests are done at 55 mph? In any case, this gas mileage is quite good for a car this size and I had no issues with it. This is better than most cars I have driven under similar circumstances in the Florida heat. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Routinely getting 45-51+ on the highway and 35-38 in town with the TDI see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 really exceedes my expectations. based on what i read and the fact that i do 95% hwy driving i expected to exceed the epa estimate of 43 mpg. in reality i can obtain upwards of 54mpg (computer) or ~51 mpg (corrected) on rural highways (62mph) and 47mpg on interstates (75mph) without a problem. that is in the neighborhood of a 10-20% improvement ABOVE epa estimates. simply amazing. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Average economy for the 5 cylinder engine is 27mpg see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Great gas mileage...I commute about 45 miles a day for work (all highway) and I average about 33 mpg. Plus, the car does not require premium fuel, which is an added bonus. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Very good, for a car that is actually fun to drive (I feel that a hybrid is the equivalent of automotive novocaine). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Average 24 MPG in mostly city driving so far. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Good fuel economy see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Highway > 30mpg see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 33 mpg in 6th going 80 mph, 500 mile range, who can ask for more? see full Volkswagen Passat review
Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 26 mpg on roard trips see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 19.5 overall mpg see full Volkswagen Passat review
2004 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For the lack of power and performance I would have expected 15% - 20% more mileage that getting. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2004 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I expected 23-24 overall, and 26-28 highway. I get 25 highway and 22 overall, tops. Have to use premium or a mix of plus and premium. Tank is small. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 ok MPG, but requires premium. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 As an 8 cylinder engine, the overall fuel economy is not as good as the Passat 6 or 4 cylinder versions. Expect, on average, to get 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway with a mixed of around 19-20mpg. 21 Gallon tank can be quite expensive to fill. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Averaging 21mpg in suburban/highway driving for a long time... not so great. A high-torque engine and heavy chassis requires lots of gallons of premium fuel. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Fuel economy could be slightly better, city driving usually gets about 17 mpg. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 V6 is very thirsty in the city. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I don't think 21 mpg is that good! see full Volkswagen Passat review