Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen MPG

Chart is based on 694 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Murano and 232 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen.

Nissan Murano MPG

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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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen MPG

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 Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	5	5	20	70	70	32.3
2012	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	0	10	25	65	70	47.7
2012	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	6	22	70	74	36.9
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	10	80	10	75	23.2
2011	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	5	9	18	68	73	42.6
2011	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	med	hvy	35	8	30	27	74	33.9
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	17	0	83	0	0	26.0
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2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	0	43	24	33	63	24.2
2010	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	3	13	29	55	68	40.7
2010	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	none	9	10	14	67	68	40.6
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	6	75	6	13	67	25.0
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	14	10	16	61	78	36.3
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	9	0	36	55	100	44.4
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	none	3	17	30	50	63	39.6
2009	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	3	5	43	50	70	25.6
2009	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	7	20	52	22	68	24.6

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Nissan Murano

Nissan Murano Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
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

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Nissan Murano Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	mid 30s in town about 40 so far on trips expect better as the engine breaks in and we take more freeway trips see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2012	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Excellent with the TDI - not sure the gas version. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2011	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	No need to sacrifice mpg to get that power. Have gotten 50 mpg on highway trips of 40 miles. Averaging 39 mpg at fill-ups. Getting 300 miles to half a tank of gas. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I was hoping for a bit better than the 8+ litres/100 km we are getting with this Sportwagen. I was hoping it would be closer to the 6 l/100 km advertised on the window sticker. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2011	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Our Sportwagen, automatic, has 17,000 mostly country/suburban miles. We routinely get 43 mpg and the mileage seems to have improved a bit, maybe 2-3 mpg since new. Top mileage is about 47 mph on the interstate, low is about 37 in combined in-town/suburban winter driving. For a car that is fun to drive and responsive at the stop light, this seems very good to me. Right now, diesel is at a premium compared to gas, but we still are saving money on fuel. Mileage on other brands of small wagons was much lower for the same utility. A friend with a new, 2013 Subaru wagon got 30 mpg on a long trip and was happy, but nothing like the TDI delivers. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Porsche performance with Prius economy see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	With 32k Miles on the odo, the mileage keeps improving. I think the engine will be fully broken in at about 50k see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	The TDI is a great contender in the fuel economy range. I do alot of driving and it would have presented great savings to me if I was able to located one when I needed to purchase a car. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	I was getting around 50 mpg on steady state freeway driving. But the performance was far from economy car- Way better! Can imagine what is possible when the car gets broke in. Excellent all around. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Sportwagen's fuel economy is exactly what you'd expect from a fairly substantial compact wagon and a 2.5 litre gas engine, not the magically impossible gas mileage posted on the window sticker at the dealership! see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review