Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Matrix MPG

Chart is based on 653 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Murano and 292 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Matrix.

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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Toyota Matrix 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 Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	32	28	41	59	32.2
2013	4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	0	25	25	50	90	31.0
2012	4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	35	10	55	68	27.8
2010	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	28	13	53	71	28.5
2010	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	5	5	8	82	72	20.4
2010	4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	10	90	140	39.2
2010	4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	30	40	10	20	120	31.2
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2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	18	14	13	55	63	26.4
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	20	25	17	39	80	25.6
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	5	20	75	100	26.7
2009	4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	1	4	95	118	26.7
2009	4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	27	46	1	27	65	28.5
2008	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	none	1	9	85	5	80	17.3
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	10	13	23	53	96	32.1
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	1	33	25	42	92	25.1
2006	4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	10	25	65	65	29.0
2006	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	0	13	18	69	69	32.1
2006	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	4	28	14	55	87	30.8
2006	4dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	50	50	100	26.1
2005	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	4	19	8	69	64	30.7
2005	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	13	25	22	40	79	30.7
2005	4dr Hatch 123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	9	24	41	26	63	27.0
2004	4dr Hatch 173-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	0	8	0	93	65	32.7
2004	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	14	40	24	22	100	29.4
2004	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	1	9	23	68	71	29.7
2003	4dr Hatch 180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	3	5	53	38	68	27.3
2003	4dr Hatch 180-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	35	15	10	40	70	27.8
2003	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	7	14	23	56	69	31.7
2003	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	8	23	21	48	71	27.0
2003	4dr Hatch 123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	30	13	18	40	72	27.2

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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 Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	should be good see full Toyota Matrix review
2006	4dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	We purchased our Matrix NEW June of 2006, we now (21 Dec 2012) have 82,000 miles and I have monitored the mileage since we purchased the car. We get 24 in city driving and the VERY best we've got on a long freeway drive was 30mpg. Overall our mileage for the 80,000 miles is 27 which isn't great but is acceptable. see full Toyota Matrix review
2005	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Front WD w/ 4sp auto, great highway mileage, but not near the advertised ratings see full Toyota Matrix review
2004	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Have never gotten less than 28 MPG, even when driving hard and in mountains. Usually get between 30 and 31 in the rolling country where I live. Have gotten over 34. see full Toyota Matrix review
2004	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very economical on gas. see full Toyota Matrix review
2004	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Great fuel economy for a 1.8L with 30 MPG on the highway and a 500km range. see full Toyota Matrix review
2004	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	With K&N air intake, we got 34mpg on freeway, and it adds 5hp to 10hp when you need to pass other cars. see full Toyota Matrix review
2004	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very good 28 city 33 highway see full Toyota Matrix review
2003	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Haul 600# of sports cargo during trips. Car does 36 mpg if speed <=60 mph, 33 mpg <=70, 30 mpg under 80 and 28 under 90 mph. see full Toyota Matrix review
2003	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Gets approx 32 miles per gallon on average see full Toyota Matrix review

Toyota Matrix Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	good, but should be much better see full Toyota Matrix review
2008	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It only gets about 25mpg in a mixed cycle. Fit would get 28mpg or better in same driving. see full Toyota Matrix review
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	expected the famous corolla frugality and efficiency - it has the same powertrain. we were totally disappointed. below freezing point, fuel consumption was scary: 17-20 l/100km. the best mileage we got was only 10 l/100 km. see full Toyota Matrix review
2005	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Not even close to what is advertised see full Toyota Matrix review