Nissan Quest vs. Cadillac DTS MPG

Chart is based on 32 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Quest and 13 fuel economy reports for the Cadillac DTS.

Nissan Quest 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
2011	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	flat	med	none	0	0	5	95	70	24.4
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	5	30	60	70	21.6
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	13	16	53	19	67	20.4
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	lead	hvy	0	10	80	10	70	15.0
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	39	15	39	70	20.2
2004	4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	2	19	28	50	87	21.5
2004	4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	17	25	22	37	71	17.9
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2001	4dr Minivan 170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	65	10	25	60	11.3

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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
2008	4dr Sedan 291-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	40	50	10	60	17.4
2008	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	10	30	20	40	70	21.1
2007	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	25	30	40	65	17.2
2006	4dr Sedan 291-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	5	40	30	25	65	15.6
2006	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	11	23	59	78	22.9

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Nissan Quest Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	I was hoping for slightly better fuel economy, but for a 4500 lbs vehicle, I really shouldn't be complaining. In predominantly hilly suburban driving, I'm averaging a couple miles below the estimated city fuel economy number. On 100% hilly highway miles, I'm right about at or maybe 1 mpg above the estimated fuel economy. It would be nice to acheive better highway mpg, but I suppose that's the trade-off for having a torquey engine. You would think the CVT would improve things, and maybe in fact it is helping the poor fuel economy of the aging VQ engine design, but I also think the CVT transmission is a cost-cutting measure by Nissan. It would be nicer to have one of the 7 speed transmissions found in the Infiniti lineup. see full Nissan Quest review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	It is great for going on long trips see full Nissan Quest review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Rated best in class 3.5L Engine see full Nissan Quest review

Nissan Quest Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Could be better, but then the van would have less power. Pick your poison. see full Nissan Quest review
2012	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	. see full Nissan Quest review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	All vans have pitiful fuel economy. The Quest is about average for the class. see full Nissan Quest review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Averaging ~20mpg. I wish any minivan could get 25+mpg fuel economy. see full Nissan Quest review
2004	4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Averages 17 mpg, never more than 23 Hwy. see full Nissan Quest review

Cadillac DTS Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD	I bought this car almost specifically for my "road" car, for trips, but do occasionally use it around town. I don't know how the other reviewers are driving their cars but I get what I think is great mileage, mid-teens around town and 28-29mgh on trips/hwy at 75MPH. I do try to drive easy to enhance my mileage. see full Cadillac DTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD	Great Milage for the level of comfort, 25 plus on trips. see full Cadillac DTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD	Great on the highway. At 65 I get a consistant 25mpg. The city is an entirely different story. In stop and go city driving, the best I've ever gotten is 10mpg. The average is 8mpg. The EPA estimates 17 in the city. They are off their rocker. This car sucks gas in city driving. Stay away unless you have tons of money or own an oil refinery. see full Cadillac DTS review

Cadillac DTS Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD	Terrible in the city. 8 mpg on average. At least it takes regular. see full Cadillac DTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD	City gas mileage is pathetic. Since new I was lucky to get 10 mpg in the city, but in stop and go it's 8 mpg. When the car was newer, I took it to the dealer, and they checked everything out. I was told that it's a big V8. The Northstar engine is an embarrassment. see full Cadillac DTS review