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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Saab 9-3 MPG

Chart is based on 126 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Pathfinder and 201 fuel economy reports for the Saab 9-3.

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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Saab 9-3 MPG

Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2011 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2010 29.7 MPG Highway Percentage 74 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2010 30.0 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2010 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2010 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2009 24.7 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2009 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2009 23.3 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2008 24.1 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2008 21.4 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2008 27.9 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2008 47.0 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2008 22.5 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2008 29.6 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2008 25.8 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2008 26.1 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2007 30.9 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2007 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2007 19.6 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2007 23.3 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2007 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2007 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2007 29.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2007 27.6 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006 20.4 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006 27.5 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006 24.9 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006 31.0 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006 30.0 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006 25.5 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006 30.7 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2005 29.3 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2005 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2005 26.5 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2005 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2004 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2004 24.5 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2004 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2004 22.4 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2004 26.8 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2004 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2004 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2003 26.9 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2003 22.4 MPG Highway Percentage 22 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2003 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2003 29.1 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2003 24.9 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2002 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2002 23.3 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2002 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2002 22.6 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2001 33.0 MPG Highway Percentage 87 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2001 19.1 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2000 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2000 28.8 MPG Highway Percentage 100 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
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 25 0 75 80 24.8  
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 1 5 20 74 68 29.7  
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 13 25 63 75 30.0  
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat lead none 0 50 25 25 60 24.3  
2010 2dr Convertible turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 50 40 0 10 60 18.5  
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6
6-speed manual AWD		 flat med light 10 15 15 60 100 24.7  
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD		 flat med none 23 30 10 37 65 21.2  
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2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat lead hvy 14 18 14 55 75 23.3  
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6
6-speed manual AWD		 flat light none 0 0 20 80 63 24.1  
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 10 16 26 48 75 21.4  
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 3 12 17 68 98 27.9  
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 hills light none 3 14 3 80 110 47.0  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6
6-speed manual AWD		 hills lead hvy 0 63 0 37 80 22.5  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 13 27 4 56 93 29.6  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 3 50 48 70 25.8  
2008 2dr Convertible turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 13 25 25 38 80 26.1  
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med hvy 2 3 0 95 75 30.9  
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 22 43 20 15 87 25.3  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 28 33 11 29 95 19.6  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 2 42 7 50 90 23.3  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 5 44 9 43 74 28.7  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 9 15 32 44 68 26.7  
2007 2dr Convertible turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 19 20 11 50 65 29.2  
2007 2dr Convertible turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 3 10 20 67 67 27.6  
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 16 9 16 59 77 23.5  
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 6 31 15 48 88 20.4  
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 8 28 37 28 70 21.5  
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 7 18 56 19 74 27.5  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 14 27 20 39 84 23.1  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 16 9 30 45 66 24.9  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light none 4 9 20 67 66 31.0  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 12 15 17 57 73 30.0  
2006 2dr Convertible turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 0 70 30 75 25.5  
2006 2dr Convertible turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 25 50 25 70 30.7  
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med none 13 10 33 45 68 29.3  
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 19 13 18 51 70 29.0  
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills light none 8 24 40 28 61 26.5  
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med hvy 30 5 0 65 80 24.8  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 hills med light 5 50 5 40 60 29.0  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 4 8 9 78 73 24.5  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 mtns med none 0 15 0 85 100 27.0  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 3 58 20 20 65 22.4  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 3 20 1 76 68 26.8  
2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 0 35 45 20 70 21.5  
2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 5 16 23 55 113 28.7  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 6 20 32 42 70 26.9  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 18 39 20 22 86 22.4  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 16 29 28 28 75 24.0  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 5 12 40 43 65 29.1  
2003 2dr Convertible turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 5 5 2 88 60 24.9  
2002 4dr Hatch turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 25 50 25 100 27.7  
2002 4dr Hatch turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 11 31 23 35 65 23.3  
2002 2dr Convertible turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med light 0 14 68 19 60 29.0  
2002 2dr Convertible turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 35 25 20 20 75 22.6  
2001 4dr Hatch turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 7 7 0 87 65 33.0  
2001 2dr Convertible turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead none 0 50 50 0 0 19.1  
2000 4dr Hatch turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med light 20 25 25 30 60 28.0  
2000 2dr Convertible turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat v.lt hvy 0 0 0 100 58 28.8  

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Saab 9-3 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 Saab 9-3'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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Saab 9-3

Saab 9-3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Better than 30 mpg on long trips, even with 75+mph average speeds as reported by the onboard computer. Fantastic given the performance available. see full Saab 9-3 review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 4.7 litres per 100 km is a great mileage! see full Saab 9-3 review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Very good considering the power. I average 32mpg doing mostly highway. I cruise at 75mph and like to rev the engine in the city. see full Saab 9-3 review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Lots of variations on fuel economy as you can read. Driving style will make a big difference, using a lot of engine power uses gas, no way around that. Try to cruise between 1800-2300rpm, it gives good results. Cars have improved a lot in the last years, no way a 7 year old design can match a 2015 model. But It comes close! see full Saab 9-3 review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 I have been a tad disappointed in my newest car's fuel economy. My tuned to 340 hp 1995 Saab 900 SE was getting 29 mpg in mixed city/highway driving. Currently I am driving 75% city and suburban surface streets and the rest highway. This must explain my rather pedestrian 23 mpg current average. I did get 33 mpg on a fast long road haul to the east coast. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 the frugal diesel engine is cheaper to run & better for the environment see full Saab 9-3 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Over 30 mpg highway if you set the cruise to the speed limit. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 25 to 30 mpg on regular gas, depending on how many highway miles per tank. This is my first car that takes regular in more than ten years, at least $0.20 a gallon cheaper than premium. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Amazing fuel economy for such a powerful engine. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 27 - 30 MPG see full Saab 9-3 review