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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Escape Fuel Economy (km/L)

Chart is based on 126 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Pathfinder and 892 fuel economy reports for the Ford Escape.

Nissan Pathfinder km/L

Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2014 48.5 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2013 42.3 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2013 52.1 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2011 51.3 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2011 44.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2010 36.5 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2010 24.1 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2009 43.8 MPG Highway Percentage 14 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 37.4 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 36.8 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 43.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 40.0 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 41.3 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 45.2 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 39.3 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2007 37.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2007 26.8 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2007 32.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2006 40.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2006 44.2 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2006 41.6 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2005 40.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2005 34.1 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2005 41.1 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2004 8.5 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2004 44.1 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2004 6.3 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2003 40.3 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2003 7.3 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2002 32.3 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2002 24.1 MPG Highway Percentage 21 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2001 43.5 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2001 24.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2001 5.7 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2000 47.0 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 1999.5 35.3 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 km/L
2014 4dr SUV supercharged 230hp 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT 4WD		 hills light light 5 15 25 55 70 48.5  
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD		 flat med light 12 11 54 23 79 42.3  
2013 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT 4WD		 flat light none 7 7 28 58 60 52.1  
2011 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat light light 0 7 37 57 70 51.3  
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 44.7  
2010 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light none 0 33 33 33 60 36.5  
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 24.1  
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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 43.8  
2008 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 0 37 5 58 78 37.4  
2008 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med light 5 5 14 76 71 36.8  
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 30 10 10 50 70 43.5  
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 40.0  
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 8 13 15 65 64 41.3  
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 hills light hvy 10 30 30 30 60 45.2  
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 39.3  
2007 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat light light 0 0 60 40 70 37.7  
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 26.8  
2007 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 15 45 10 30 60 32.0  
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat med none 30 10 10 50 75 40.2  
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 44.2  
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 3 35 24 38 63 41.6  
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 hills med none 24 20 16 40 69 40.2  
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 34.1  
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med light 7 10 13 70 78 41.1  
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 50 30 20 0 0 8.5  
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 44.1  
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med none 10 10 45 35 100 6.3  
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 40.3  
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat med light 5 17 17 62 117 7.3  
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 32.3  
2002 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light light 20 43 17 21 88 24.1  
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 6 12 27 56 67 43.5  
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 24.6  
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 flat light none 5 80 10 5 100 5.7  
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 47.0  
1999.5 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 3.3L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 mtns light hvy 60 20 10 10 60 35.3  

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Ford Escape km/L

Ford Escape Ford Escape 2020 95.9 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2019 8.9 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2017 57.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2017 58.6 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2016 59.4 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2015 75.3 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2014 57.6 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2014 7.9 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2014 71.9 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2013 50.6 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2013 48.5 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2013 50.7 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2013 63.6 MPG Highway Percentage 82 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2012 31.4 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2012 71.2 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2011 30.8 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2011 58.5 MPG Highway Percentage 3 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2011 10.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2010 51.7 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2010 46.7 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2010 60.1 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2010 48.0 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2010 71.5 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2009 41.8 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2009 43.6 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2009 56.9 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2009 42.0 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2009 76.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2009 74.3 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2008 41.3 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2008 39.9 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2008 56.9 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2008 57.6 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2008 62.0 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2008 64.5 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2008 73.4 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2007 39.3 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2007 51.6 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2007 63.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2007 60.1 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2007 40.9 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2007 11.5 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2006 45.7 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2006 47.1 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2006 60.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2006 83.6 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2006 61.6 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2005 54.3 MPG Highway Percentage 64 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2005 44.8 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2005 55.5 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2005 28.1 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2005 49.7 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2005 61.7 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2005 68.8 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2004 35.3 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2004 37.2 MPG Highway Percentage 9 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2003 9.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2003 35.4 MPG Highway Percentage 13 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2002 8.3 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2002 34.7 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Ford Escape Ford Escape 2001 44.7 MPG Highway Percentage 0 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 km/L
2020 4dr SUV 163-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 flat light light 0 5 18 78 70 95.9  
2019 4dr SUV turbocharged 179hp 1.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 10 80 10 0 0 8.9  
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 5 55 40 66 57.7  
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 1 16 23 60 65 58.6  
2016 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med none 0 15 0 85 65 59.4  
2015 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 0 0 100 75 75.3  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 1 0 14 85 70 57.6  
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2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 20 60 5 15 120 7.9  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 0 30 3 68 75 71.9  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 5 0 75 20 65 50.6  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 48 7 45 75 48.5  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 1 1 28 70 80 50.7  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 1 7 10 82 76 63.6  
2012 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 hills light none 3 8 13 78 90 31.4  
2012 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD		 hills light none 0 0 13 88 65 71.2  
2011 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 0 18 28 55 80 30.8  
2011 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 1 6 89 3 60 58.5  
2011 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic AWD		 flat light light 5 20 25 50 100 10.6  
2010 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 0 5 70 25 65 51.7  
2010 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 flat light none 2 3 26 69 69 46.7  
2010 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 3 19 28 51 66 60.1  
2010 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic AWD		 flat light light 1 28 3 69 65 48.0  
2010 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 hills light hvy 3 32 29 37 70 71.5  
2009 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 18 37 16 29 82 41.8  
2009 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 hills med light 5 16 18 61 89 43.6  
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 2 41 16 41 67 56.9  
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic AWD		 hills light light 1 13 31 56 79 42.0  
2009 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 flat light light 10 10 30 50 65 76.4  
2009 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 flat light light 1 6 57 37 65 74.3  
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 12 27 42 19 80 41.3  
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat light none 7 20 21 52 77 39.9  
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 10 60 20 10 60 56.9  
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 2 14 43 42 68 57.6  
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat light light 19 26 18 38 70 62.0  
2008 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 flat light none 25 13 10 52 68 64.5  
2008 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 flat light light 9 19 39 33 61 73.4  
2007 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 hills light light 7 8 25 60 77 39.3  
2007 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat light none 9 12 10 69 58 51.6  
2007 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 hills v.lt light 15 15 20 50 60 63.5  
2007 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 5 12 24 59 66 60.1  
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 flat med hvy 5 38 15 43 80 40.9  
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 flat med none 13 20 50 18 105 11.5  
2006 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 16 32 53 75 45.7  
2006 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat light none 3 5 62 30 69 47.1  
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 25 25 0 50 65 60.0  
2006 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 flat v.lt none 1 16 8 75 58 83.6  
2006 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 flat light light 10 18 33 39 68 61.6  
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 hills med none 10 20 6 64 65 54.3  
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat light none 15 28 25 32 67 44.8  
2005 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light light 1 9 64 26 67 55.5  
2005 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 31 11 19 39 89 28.1  
2005 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 hills light light 2 2 23 73 62 49.7  
2005 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 flat med none 15 50 15 20 60 61.7  
2005 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 hills v.lt light 1 22 33 45 58 68.8  
2004 4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 10 10 10 70 60 35.3  
2004 4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat light none 6 19 11 9 82 37.2  
2003 4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 0 25 25 50 127 9.1  
2003 4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat light light 17 51 20 13 73 35.4  
2002 4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 5 15 70 10 120 8.3  
2002 4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat med none 2 18 32 48 78 34.7  
2001 4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat light light 0 20 80 0 0 44.7  

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Escape Fuel Economy (km/L)

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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 Ford Escape

Ford Escape Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD		 Looking for something with good fuel mileage and a bit of hauling ability to replace full size truck. Easily doubled fuel mileage. see full Ford Escape review
2011 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic AWD		 For a small 4X4 SUV with an automatic tranzmission, the mileage is very good. see full Ford Escape review
2010 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Pretty decent - 26-28 on the highway see full Ford Escape review
2010 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Highest mpg in small suv famiky see full Ford Escape review
2009 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 25.7/M in city driving. see full Ford Escape review
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Am averaging more than 25 mpg commuting in town see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 My Escape is a Hybrid, current MPG 34, I think that is fantastic. Car has consistently averaged 32+ MPG see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Great for a small SUV, much better than my old F150 see full Ford Escape review
2007 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 not too bad for a big 6 cyl engine see full Ford Escape review
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 Great in city, good on highway, runs in electrical mode occasionally which is fun. For a 4WD non aerodynamic mini-truck the economy is stellar. see full Ford Escape review
Ford Escape Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Slightly less fuel mileage than I would have expected from the 1.6 turbo. Currently averaging about 24 in mixed driving. And I am not a lead foot with this car. see full Ford Escape review
2012 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD		 Fuel economy suffers thanks to the need to downshift for even smaller hills and the vehicle's brick-like aerodynamic profile. EPA ratings are 20/28, real-world is closer to 24. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Surprised by how bad the fuel economy is so far (but have only had a month)... less than 15 mpg for my driving, mostly back and forth to work, 1.5 miles in a small town... but I can live with it because I really love this car. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 16-18 MPG in town, old V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee was not much worse. Should get more mileage out of a six. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Knew it was not going to be great with V6. After several fillups averages around 19.4 mile per gal. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Perhaps the 6 speed automatics are better, but the 4 speeds just suck! Not good at all, in my humble opinion, for a vehicle this size. see full Ford Escape review
2002 4dr SUV 201-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 I averaged about 14 city and 17.5 on trips, which for a vehicle this size is terrible. see full Ford Escape review