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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Saturn ION MPG

Chart is based on 126 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Pathfinder and 127 fuel economy reports for the Saturn ION.

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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Saturn ION MPG

Saturn ION Saturn ION 2007 34.3 MPG Highway Percentage 89 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2007 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2007 31.9 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2007 30.3 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2007 21.6 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2007 42.0 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2007 34.8 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2007 32.9 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2006 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2006 25.6 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2006 36.6 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2006 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2006 25.4 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2006 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2006 29.4 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2006 24.6 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2005 33.0 MPG Highway Percentage 64 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2005 28.8 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2005 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 8 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2005 29.8 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2004 31.1 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2004 31.0 MPG Highway Percentage 86 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2004 26.1 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2004 28.2 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2004 31.9 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2004 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2003 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2003 29.7 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Saturn ION Saturn ION 2003 26.5 MPG Highway Percentage 39 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
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 1 4 7 89 80 34.3  
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 12 26 32 30 62 28.3  
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med none 5 18 23 53 68 31.9  
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 10 10 18 63 60 30.3  
2007 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 11 52 6 31 104 21.6  
2007 4dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 4 6 2 88 78 42.0  
2007 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills light none 2 8 24 67 72 34.8  
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2007 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 0 0 0 100 65 32.9  
2006 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 5 0 40 55 60 28.3  
2006 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 0 6 42 52 103 25.6  
2006 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 0 5 95 70 36.6  
2006 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 15 27 18 40 65 23.8  
2006 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 3 11 22 65 65 25.4  
2006 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead none 0 50 50 0 0 24.0  
2006 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 0 0 0 100 110 29.4  
2006 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 4 31 24 42 69 24.6  
2005 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 1 15 20 64 65 33.0  
2005 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 6 14 40 40 68 28.8  
2005 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 80 12 0 8 60 24.3  
2005 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 10 52 34 65 29.8  
2004 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 5 70 25 75 31.1  
2004 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 0 5 10 86 65 31.0  
2004 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med light 7 33 11 49 75 26.1  
2004 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
CVT FWD		 flat light hvy 2 18 46 34 65 28.2  
2004 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 6 15 21 59 66 31.9  
2004 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 hills light none 0 60 13 27 58 23.0  
2003 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 25 55 5 15 72 28.0  
2003 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 17 28 12 44 79 29.7  
2003 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 4 38 19 39 61 26.5  

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Saturn ION 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 Saturn ION'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 Saturn ION

Saturn ION Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 avg. 27 mpg see full Saturn ION review
2007 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 34 mpg overall see full Saturn ION review
2007 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Very good economy for a 4 door. see full Saturn ION review
2007 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 So far we have been pleased with the fuel economy. It is not as good as a Civic but far better than our previous Ford Taurus with the V6 Vulcan engine (this car has replaced the Taurus). see full Saturn ION review
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 its the 2.2 how can you go wrong. see full Saturn ION review
2007 4dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 30+ mpg easily see full Saturn ION review
2006 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 High fuel economy for an american made car see full Saturn ION review
2006 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 30 MPG urban commuting see full Saturn ION review
2006 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Great economy for a car with its amount of power. see full Saturn ION review
2005 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Great fuel mileage while quite peppy for a 4 cyl. see full Saturn ION review
Saturn ION Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Under 20mpg city and under 30mpg highway real world statistics. see full Saturn ION review
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Could get better city gas mileage for a 4-cylinder engine. Only get 22 MPG. see full Saturn ION review
2005 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The car is a bit thirsty for the size of the car. I feel it should get better mileage. see full Saturn ION review
2004 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I hear the fuel economy has improved; however, the 2004 is poor. Roughly 21 city 26 hwy. I realize that is decent; however, compaired to other inline 4 small, sedans (that are plastic!) it ranks very low. see full Saturn ION review