Nissan Pathfinder vs. Honda CR-V MPG

Chart is based on 126 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Pathfinder and 851 fuel economy reports for the Honda CR-V.

Nissan Pathfinder 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
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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Honda CR-V 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
2022	4dr SUV turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	1	22	78	70	28.1
2020	4dr SUV turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT FWD	hills	light	none	0	7	22	72	61	32.2
2019	4dr SUV turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT AWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	7	93	70	30.3
2018	4dr SUV turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT AWD	flat	light	light	1	2	15	83	71	29.4
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT AWD	flat	med	hvy	6	29	32	32	95	32.0
2016	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD	flat	med	light	0	5	10	85	84	28.1
2015	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD	flat	light	none	1	4	27	68	65	29.8
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2014	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	light	17	9	29	46	65	23.8
2014	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	light	3	18	37	43	78	26.2
2013	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	19	81	73	31.2
2013	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	3	38	58	64	26.3
2012	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	20	25	25	30	70	24.0
2012	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	13	30	11	46	69	25.9
2011	4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	8	28	20	45	88	21.2
2011	4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	7	26	21	46	70	22.2
2010	4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	3	8	12	77	71	25.1
2010	4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	light	4	17	26	53	66	24.8
2010	4dr SUV 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	46	33	21	110	24.5
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	0	0	100	75	30.7
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	6	14	26	55	71	23.1
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	2	9	29	60	61	25.5
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	12	24	19	44	67	25.6
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	3	16	23	57	65	25.1
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	hills	med	none	1	10	33	55	69	23.9
2006	4dr SUV 156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	light	8	18	40	33	63	24.3
2006	4dr SUV 156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	17	25	48	90	23.7
2005.5	4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	0	10	30	60	120	40.6
2005	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	0	90	10	0	0	21.0
2005	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	7	33	27	33	70	24.6
2005	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	light	12	23	14	51	67	23.8
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	10	50	10	30	60	23.3
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	light	15	21	37	27	67	23.2
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	8	26	19	47	69	22.7
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	11	18	43	28	70	24.2
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	13	38	38	13	63	22.6
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	2	19	40	40	89	21.0
2002	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	light	none	3	28	30	39	64	25.1
2002	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	35	42	9	14	64	21.2
2002	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	18	24	57	69	22.7
2001	4dr SUV 146-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	5	80	5	10	110	21.0
2001	4dr SUV 146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	10	0	80	60	25.0
2000	4dr SUV 146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	10	70	20	75	18.2

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
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

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

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Honda CR-V Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD	The fuel economy is nearly as good as advertised - I have been averaging about 30 MPG in a combination of stop & go suburban driving, rush hour traffic, and highway cruising. see full Honda CR-V review
2013	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Mixed city, and short (5-6 miles on freeway) commute averaging 23-24 mpg. Long road trip including some hills ~30-31 mpg. Does appear to get even higher (32 mpg?) on flat freeways around 60-70 mph. see full Honda CR-V review
2012	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	Had two months and drove 2950 miles. We averaged 29.9 mpg with about 70% being highway miles. Local miles are about 27mpg with between 30-34 on the highways at 70mph. These are actual miles via filling up although the onboard computer is very close see full Honda CR-V review
2011	4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	21 city/28 hghwy not bad for AWD see full Honda CR-V review
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Solid for a small SUV see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Its fuel economy was tops in the class see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Getting above 30 on the highway see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	usuall getting around 23 mpg and have gotten 28 on a long trip see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Not the best but definitely very good. see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	reasonably efficient engine. not powerful, but just barely enough. see full Honda CR-V review

Honda CR-V Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	I guess I wish I was getting at least 30 mpg with fuel prices so high and future prices will be even higher. see full Honda CR-V review
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	mediocre fuel economy for what is basically an AWD car. see full Honda CR-V review
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	just bad. on the drive Ottawa-Montreal, never got better than 14 l/100 km, during fall months (no aircon). i know that winter make it eat up to 20 l/100 km (my mom drives crv). see full Honda CR-V review
2006	4dr SUV 156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	It only gets about 1 or 2 MPG less than a Pilot, which disappointed me. I would have went with a Pilot had I known the mileage would be SO close. see full Honda CR-V review
2003	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Worse economy than I expected and a smaller fuel tank too. see full Honda CR-V review
2002	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	for a 4 cylinder poor miliage per gallon. see full Honda CR-V review
2002	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	I have gotten up to 32 MPG and usually get around 26 to 28. Nice. see full Honda CR-V review
2002	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	23 mpg has been the best to date. That is tolerable when gas is less than $2.50, it will not feel so good when it goes above $3 see full Honda CR-V review