Nissan Pathfinder vs. Jeep Wrangler MPG

Chart is based on 126 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Pathfinder and 309 fuel economy reports for the Jeep Wrangler.

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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Jeep Wrangler 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
2018	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	hvy	0	0	25	75	60	18.4
2017	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	hvy	0	80	0	20	70	12.5
2016	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	hvy	0	5	80	15	68	17.0
2015	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	30	15	56	75	19.1
2015	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	10	20	30	40	70	14.7
2014	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	10	10	30	50	70	18.2
2014	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	light	20	70	0	10	60	15.0
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2013	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	49	0	50	70	18.8
2012	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	hvy	0	75	0	25	60	16.0
2012	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	0	10	5	85	60	23.0
2012	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	5	30	25	40	60	20.2
2011	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	hvy	0	0	40	60	75	15.6
2011	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	2	40	10	48	90	21.3
2011	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	8	8	46	38	81	16.4
2010	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	0	50	0	50	60	16.0
2010	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	none	1	12	15	71	61	14.7
2010	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	v.lt	none	1	1	15	83	65	20.8
2010	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	none	5	20	10	65	70	18.5
2009	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	37	40	23	70	17.2
2009	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	none	5	28	18	50	68	17.1
2009	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	hvy	0	15	10	75	70	16.3
2009	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	0	0	20	80	70	18.5
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	18	55	9	18	65	18.6
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	hills	med	light	50	30	0	20	110	10.2
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	11	26	39	23	65	15.6
2008	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	3	12	3	82	62	18.8
2008	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	18	35	48	60	17.9
2007	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	light	18	17	15	51	64	18.5
2007	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	none	25	10	10	55	68	20.1
2007	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	2	10	23	65	60	17.1
2007	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	10	12	52	27	68	16.2
2007	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	3	11	15	71	64	18.9
2006	2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	8	40	12	41	67	16.6
2006	2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	26	39	18	17	62	14.1
2006	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	lead	none	11	33	25	31	66	15.2
2006	2dr SUV 147-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	hvy	0	0	10	90	65	19.7
2005	2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	none	3	5	30	63	61	15.9
2005	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	mtns	med	light	5	42	2	51	65	16.2
2004	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	48	19	2	31	69	16.2
2004	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	10	10	30	50	65	13.7
2003	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	2	2	33	63	62	16.9
2002	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	20	25	20	35	60	17.0
2000	2dr SUV 181-horsepower 4.0L I6 3-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	5	74	11	11	60	13.5

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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

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

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
2010	Heavy and far from aerodynamic, the Jeep Wrangler doesn't earn impressive EPA fuel economy ratings: 17 mpg city, 21 mpg highway. In the suburbs I could only get the average mpg readout to top 20 if I was very easy on the pedals. In most of my suburban driving the trip computer reported averages around 16. The 4Runner's EPA ratings are no better. Its trip computer averages were two-to-three mpg higher, but some or even most of this advantage could have been due to summer weather. see full Jeep Wrangler review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Compared to my 2001 TJ Jeep Wrangler which got around 11 to 13 MPG, the 15-17 city and 18/21 highway are quite the improvement, especially since it is a longer/heavier 4-door model. At the worst, I've gotten 13 MPG in stop and go driving and 15 on the highway in very strong headwinds. The flip side; the best I've gotten in-city is 18 MPG and an impressive 28 MPG with a tailwind from Colorado to Texas! Overall, for driving what is basically shaped like a brick on the road; the fuel economy for my Jeep I feel is rather impressive. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2010	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Being a true SUV, and as heavy as it is, fuel economy is not the best. However, I knowingly traded my 2010 Ford Mustang that got decent fuel economy in for this Jeep Wrangler that I knew got bad fuel economy because I wanted and needed an all season vehicle. Although my fuel economy hovers around 14 mpg, I don't regret my decision. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2009	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	I average 19 mpg on road and 22mpg on hwy. Better than many SUVs on the road. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2006	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	If I fill it up before it gets to a quarter tank it gets around 15MPG, but if I wait until the light comes on and then do the math I'm getting 17. Either way, this is not really the kind of vehicle you buy for the gas mileage. see full Jeep Wrangler review

Jeep Wrangler Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Getting 20 mpg is a very rare occurance that causes celebration. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2012	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	fuel economy not good see full Jeep Wrangler review
2011	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	- Bad. Knew that getting in to it. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2011	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	We are aware of the bad economy but seeing the WHOLE lineup has a new Pentastar V6 this is the last year for the old engine style. We luckily have another fuel efficient car so we will enjoy the ride and monitor the gas usage. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2010	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	My 412 hp Mustang gets far better mileage than the 202 hp Jeep. What is wrong with that picture? see full Jeep Wrangler review
2009	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	getting 20 highway 17 city see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Although its to be expected from a Wrangler, you should be able to get more than 15-17 mpg from a vehicle today. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Like most American cars, we trade power and performance for fuel economy or so it would seem see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Gas mileage could be better, a better transmission could easily increase both performance and economy see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	It is bad but slightly better than the TJ. see full Jeep Wrangler review