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Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu MPG

Chart is based on 693 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Murano and 448 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Malibu.

Nissan Murano MPG

Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2015 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2014 21.7 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2013 22.3 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2013 20.2 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2012 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2011 20.2 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2011 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2010 22.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2010 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2009 22.7 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2009 19.2 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2007 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2007 20.6 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2007 21.8 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2006 19.2 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2006 19.3 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2006 20.9 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2005 21.1 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2005 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2005 18.6 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2004 20.9 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2004 20.1 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2004 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2003 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Nissan Murano Nissan Murano 2003 20.2 MPG Highway Percentage 49 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
2015 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat med none 0 100 0 0 25.3  
2014 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 flat light light 2 0 67 32 70 21.7  
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 flat light none 1 5 24 70 75 22.3  
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 flat light none 5 16 16 63 102 20.2  
2012 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 flat light none 1 0 36 63 71 21.5  
2011 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 flat light light 5 10 30 55 60 20.2  
2011 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 flat med light 4 46 16 34 89 20.0  
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2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 flat light light 0 0 50 50 60 22.4  
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 flat light light 9 15 26 49 62 21.3  
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 flat light light 11 27 20 42 64 22.7  
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 hills med none 1 48 14 36 77 19.2  
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 flat light light 5 24 31 40 70 21.2  
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 flat med light 9 21 16 55 68 20.6  
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 hills med hvy 8 8 8 78 73 21.8  
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 flat med light 12 31 26 31 65 19.2  
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 flat med light 10 32 22 36 71 19.3  
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 flat med none 17 0 53 30 70 20.9  
2005 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 flat light light 13 17 21 49 73 21.1  
2005 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 flat med none 10 21 21 48 66 21.3  
2005 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 flat light light 4 38 13 45 88 18.6  
2004 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 flat med hvy 11 49 14 27 60 20.9  
2004 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 flat med light 10 25 22 43 73 20.1  
2004 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 hills med light 6 14 51 29 70 19.0  
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 flat light hvy 2 27 23 48 59 19.0  
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 flat light light 15 21 14 49 87 20.2  

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Chevrolet Malibu MPG

Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2016 33.7 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2015 27.4 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2014 26.2 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2012 29.4 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2011 28.1 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2010 22.6 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2010 25.2 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2009 22.1 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2009 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2009 28.6 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2009 29.9 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2008 22.6 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2008 22.1 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2008 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2007 31.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2007 22.3 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 28.1 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 25.5 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 19.5 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 25.6 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2005 40.4 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2005 32.7 MPG Highway Percentage 79 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2005 26.8 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2004 31.0 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2004 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2004 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2003 24.5 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2002 25.4 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2001 25.4 MPG Highway Percentage 32 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
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 163hp 1.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 64 0 36 106 33.7  
2015 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 3 31 66 70 27.4  
2014 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat lead none 0 1 63 36 74 26.2  
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light hvy 7 18 10 66 68 29.4  
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 3 22 18 58 67 28.1  
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 9 61 13 18 70 22.6  
2010 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 14 16 33 38 73 25.2  
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2009 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 4 39 28 29 56 22.1  
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 2 19 45 34 78 27.1  
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 3 12 9 76 65 28.6  
2009 4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat v.lt none 0 10 10 80 100 29.9  
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 5 3 78 15 60 22.6  
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light hvy 20 30 30 20 75 22.1  
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 hills light none 11 17 19 53 65 26.0  
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 16 29 5 50 82 31.1  
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 4 13 30 54 117 22.3  
2006 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 0 0 0 100 70 28.1  
2006 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat lead light 5 25 38 33 60 25.5  
2006 4dr Sedan 144-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 10 30 30 30 65 28.0  
2006 4dr Hatch 240-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 12 20 18 51 75 19.5  
2006 4dr Hatch 201-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 3 11 41 46 72 25.6  
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light none 0 13 0 88 84 40.4  
2005 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 7 5 9 79 63 32.7  
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 8 16 35 40 73 26.8  
2004 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 3 12 23 63 67 31.0  
2004 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 12 18 15 55 68 27.7  
2004 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 6 31 25 38 78 25.3  
2003 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 3.1L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 9 16 19 56 96 24.5  
2002 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 3.1L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 hills med light 2 1 35 62 71 25.4  
2001 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 3.1L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 13 45 10 32 63 25.4  

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Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Nissan Murano

Nissan Murano Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2015 Within today's Nissan, fuel economy seems a far higher priority than performance. The Murano's base engine remains a naturally aspirated, port-injected 3.5-liter V6 good for 265 horsepower. In some applications Nissan's V6 can be thirsty. But in the Murano it's somehow efficient. Much credit is likely due the CVT (continuously variable transmission). Together the pair achieves EPA ratings of 21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway with either drive train--very good for a crossover of this size and power. Ford also offers a naturally-aspirated, port-injected 3.5-liter V6, but rated for 280 horsepower. Paired with a six-speed automatic it manages only 18/26 with front-wheel drive (FWD) and 17/25 with all-wheel drive (AWD)--well short of the Nissan's figures. A new performance engine, a 315-horsepower turbocharged, direct-injected 2.7-liter V6, earns ratings similar to the 3.5's. The new base engine, a 245-horsepower turbocharged, direct-injected, 2.0-liter four-cylinder, does about as well as the Nissan's V6, 20/30 with FWD and 20/28 with AWD. But a four never sounds or feels as a good as a V6, even if it is as strong. If we compare apples to apples, the Nissan scores a clear win on fuel economy. I wasn't able to drive either car on my regular route, so I cannot comment yet on real-world fuel economy. My experiences in other Nissans and Fords suggest that the Nissan's advantage will be larger in typical driving. see full Nissan Murano review
 

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

Nissan Murano Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Good fuel economy for an SUV and has powerful engine. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 My average is well above the EPA estimate of 19- mine is closer to 24-25, with combo city and highway driving. Once at a steady speed, the MPGs hover at 27-33 at both 40mph and 75 mph see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 My previous vehicle was a Mazda Tribute which was a smaller SUV by comparison. Exact same type of driving got me about 17 mpg vs 21 mpg w/the Murano. I get better mileage than the EPA lists for the vehicle because I hypermile when I can. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 Once you are at a steady speed, the MPG climb to above 30mpg easily, whether at 30 MPH or 75MPH. My average mileage is above 24MPG- 5 MPG better than the EPA estimate see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 Once at a constant speed, the MPG hovers between 27-32- much better then the EPA estimates. My average MPG with combined city and highway driving is 24- 5MPG better than the EPA tests. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 Good on gas, about 24 mpg on the highway. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 The In car Computer Tells me that It Averages over 30 MPG on the Highway, and over 22 in the city, the range is just under 600km on 89 octane fuel. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 I get 21 around town, and 25+ highway which I think is very good for a vehicle this size and weight. see full Nissan Murano review
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Good due to CVT transmission in balance with its HP. see full Nissan Murano review
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Saved me a ton of money in gas and insurance see full Nissan Murano review
Nissan Murano Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Uses Premium gas see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 Wish it was better with the CVT see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 Fuel economy in town has been below 16MPG. It’s not bad, but the lack of economy does not deliver exciting performance as it does with other similarly sized SUV’s that get comparable mileage. see full Nissan Murano review
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 Excellent. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 For a midsize SUV is very good at 22-23MPG on the HWY. But still is not much, especially at $3.50 per gallon! see full Nissan Murano review
2005 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Fuel economy is fine for me. I get 22-24mpg without the trailer, a light gas peddle foot, and under 70mph, But if you accelerate fast and drive fast without reguard to MPG you will easily slip into the 18mpg range. With trailer MPG is 13-15. see full Nissan Murano review
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD		 if you are worried about fuel economy buy an economy car. i pay for the power. see full Nissan Murano review
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 since day one. I did the calculation about the Fuel Economy and it never went over 16MPG. the computer on board is not correct when it tells you 21 or 23 MPG I drove this car since it has 5 miles till now which is almost 100,000 Miles. Fuel Economy 15MPG see full Nissan Murano review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
The EPA rates the Malibu turbo 21 mpg city, 30 highway, below the Fusion 2.0T's 22/33 and the Sonata 2.0T's 22/34. The V6s in the Accord and Altima also do better?so much for the inherent fuel economy advantage of a turbocharged four over a V6. The trip computer confirmed the EPA ratings, with a little over 30 in straight 75 mph highway driving and anywhere from 19 to 27 in the suburbs depending on the frequency of reds and the heaviness of my right foot. Go with the traffic flow, and you'll split the difference at about 23. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 We are seeing beteer fuel economy over our 2009 Malibu w/2.5L 4-cyl engine. Just turned 5,000 miles & have gotten just under 34 MPG on hwy & 28 MPG around town. I expect this to improve, especially the hwy MPG. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 So far the dash display average is fluctuating between 37 and 40 mpg with mixed interstate (65%)/suburban (35%), "light accelerator foot," speed limit driving; at least 40% better than my prior V6 Toyota Solara. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Wanted something fairly roomy, but cheap to run. It has filled the bill in that respect. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Good overall. Highway mpg can be 30-32 mpg. In city driving (stop and go) with short trips more like 18-19 mpg. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2010 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 2.4 liter 4 gets 30+ on the highway. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 My fuel economy has been better than the EPA ratings. Having said that I don't drive the car hard. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Outstanding highway fuel economy. City fuel economy could be better but my driving is limited to fairly short distances with mostly stop and go. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very good, 21 in fixed driving, up to 33 on the highway. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I drive 50 miles each way to work and the highway mileage is excellent see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 30-32 mpg on I70 from Indy to KC at 70 mph, 24 around town. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
Chevrolet Malibu Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 V6 is 5 mpg less than 4 cyl. The 4 cylinder has sufficient power but the V6 is more responsive. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 too low for a 4 cylinder see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 gets mid teens in the city hilly driving see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2006 4dr Hatch 201-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 To get something close in horsepower, you need a 6 cylinder and the inherently lower fuel economy that comes with that vs. a 4 cyl. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2004 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Less than manufacturers claim see full Chevrolet Malibu review