Nissan Murano vs. Hyundai Sonata MPG

Chart is based on 653 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Murano and 452 fuel economy reports for the Hyundai Sonata.

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	17	14	64	102	20.3
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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Hyundai Sonata 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
2021	4dr Sedan 191-horsepower 2.5L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	10	70	20	75	33.2
2018	4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	8	4	9	81	78	32.9
2017	4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	70	30	75	29.2
2016	4dr Sedan 154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	2	7	6	86	66	48.5
2015	4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD	flat	v.lt	light	0	0	20	80	60	39.8
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	15	10	70	70	27.1
2014	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	light	2	2	3	93	70	39.7
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2014	4dr Sedan 159-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	1	2	22	75	66	38.5
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	0	10	90	75	34.2
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	39	21	30	69	20.2
2012	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	25	20	25	30	73	27.0
2012	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	7	48	16	29	98	32.7
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	9	14	18	60	74	27.0
2011	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	13	35	43	70	28.8
2011	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	4	18	16	62	70	31.6
2011	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	28	12	60	68	30.4
2011	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	5	6	35	54	61	34.1
2010	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	5	24	66	76	29.1
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	8	25	18	50	62	26.2
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	3	7	28	63	68	30.0
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	13	31	14	41	65	23.5
2008	4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	light	0	25	2	73	75	26.9
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	6	12	26	57	68	31.8
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	7	15	72	68	31.2
2007	4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	12	13	25	50	72	23.7
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	9	18	27	46	71	29.3
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	14	12	19	54	75	27.0
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	37	26	31	70	21.1
2006	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	10	13	14	62	63	31.5
2006	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	10	17	22	51	75	27.5
2005	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	2	3	25	72	68	23.6
2005	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	10	45	5	40	60	24.0
2004	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	2	18	43	37	70	21.2
2004	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	8	20	45	28	68	18.4
2003	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	17	39	36	76	23.0
2003	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	15	48	23	15	70	19.7
2002	4dr Sedan 149-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	15	30	50	120	27.9

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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

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

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
	In fuel economy as well the 2013 Hyundai Sonata has lost an earlier lead. EPA ratings of 24 mpg city, 35 highway, impressive two years ago, can't match the 2014 Mazda6's 26/38 or the 2013 Altima's 27/38 today. The trip computer reported about 25 in my regular suburban driving, a bit over 30 if I engaged in some mild hypermiling, and about 34 on the highway. When mildly hypermiling the Altima for a few miles its trip computer average approached 40. While trip computers aren't always accurate, others have also reported impressive fuel economy from the Altima. The Mazda has a smaller edge, but an edge nonetheless. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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Hyundai Sonata Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	With just over 1400 miles so far, it is averaging 28.3mpg combined with the eco option turned off. It has the eco drive option which works well in sustained at speed driving but lags in demanding driving situations. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The fuel economy is pretty good for a car of this size. I have averaged 36.5mpg (imperial gallon) over the last 37000km. 85% highway, 110km/h and little sitting in traffic. It gets very cold here sometimes so the mileage suffers. In Dec/Jan when it reaches -30 C (or colder), I get about 33mpg and in the summer about 40mpg. My best was 44mpg in the summer and worst was 31mpg in mid-winter when the car was new and not broken in. I keep track of the mileage with an app on my cell phone so the numbers above are exact. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	better than Honda or Santa Fe see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	35 mpg for a full size car see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	With less than 1,000 miles I observed 37mpg on the highway. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Performance of a V6 with the economy of a 4 cyl. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Average 24 mpg in town and typically get 38 mpg on trips. All in a large family sedan. Uses regular gas. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The I4 gets about 33 mpg for me in mixed driving. It still has plenty of power at 175 HP and is a quiet smooth engine. This is the first 4 cylinder I have ever owned and so far it has performed well. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	decent for all around use see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	24-25 mpg city 30+ highway see full Hyundai Sonata review

Hyundai Sonata Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I do a lot of rural driving and the MPG struggles to reach 22mpg. I really expected the mpg to be higher. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Dreadful fuel economy. For long highway drives, the Sonata Turbo can indeed match the 34 mpg EPA rating, but for city driving with A/C, you'll be lucky to get any more than 17 mpg. Even with A/C off, the urban mileage never hits the 20 mpg level. Only 2,700 miles on the engine so far, so this may get better, but the EPA city estimate seems to be pegged too high by Hyundai. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not as good as some competition see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I expect more MPG out of a modern I4 engine, as compared to my 10-year Accord. see full Hyundai Sonata review