Nissan Quest vs. Toyota Avalon MPG

Chart is based on 32 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Quest and 54 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Avalon.

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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Toyota Avalon 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 Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	15	25	27	33	50	23.5
2015	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	v.lt	light	1	4	5	90	70	42.0
2013	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	4	11	45	40	67	38.8
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	9	15	24	52	82	26.2
2009	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	0	30	10	60	70	24.7
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	28	44	29	60	24.0
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	19	25	48	68	25.5
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2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	1	11	25	63	70	26.9
2005	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	3	17	28	53	66	25.2
2004	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	13	17	19	52	65	21.0
2003	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	10	18	3	70	73	26.3
2002	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	73	28	70	23.7
2000	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	1	14	18	67	98	23.5

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

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Avalon's EPA ratings of 21 mpg city, 31 mpg highway are the best of any V6-powered large sedan. The Azera's numbers aren't too far behind (20/29). The LaCrosse's are (17/27). In our suburban driving we roughly matched the city figure. On the highway, though, we measured about 27. A number of factors might explain the shortfall. With a 70 mph limit, we were cruising well above the maximum speed of the EPA test cycle. Also, every seat was occupied and the trunk was chock full of luggage. Desire better fuel economy? Well, for the first time the Avalon is also available with a hybrid powertrain, specifically the same 200-horsepower (combined) unit available in the Camry. With this engine, the EPA ratings are 40/39. But you'll give up the more effortless acceleration and sweeter sound of the 268-horsepower V6. While the 3.5-liter V6 has changed very little since its introduction in the 2006 Avalon, and lacks the latest technology such as direct injection, it feels plenty strong and is among the best-sounding V6s. At low speeds and in turns traction is the limiting factor. All-wheel-drive would help, but unlike in the Buick isn't an option. The transmission remains the same six-speed automatic Toyota has offered since 2007. It's smooth and responsive, especially in sport mode (offered with the XLE Touring and Limited). If you desire to call the shifts yourself anyway, this can be done via either paddles flanking the steering wheel or the lever. Econ mode makes top mpg easier to attain by dulling throttle responses and quickening upshifts. see full Toyota Avalon review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	20 to 22 mpg overall, over 30 on trips. see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	On the highway, cruising at 78 mph, with the cruise on, and the a/c on, we get 31 mpg! see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding - 22 city, 31 hwy, 26 combined (in warm weather - cold temps radically affect fuel economy) see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I find the fuel economy outstanding for a 6-cyl. engine. I have power when I ned it and the fuel economy of many 4-cyle. vehicles. see full Toyota Avalon review
2005	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent mileage the entire 8 years I have owned this car. Usually I get 22-24 in town and well over 32 on the highway sometimes up to 35 mpg if I keep at 65 when the RPM runs around 2000. see full Toyota Avalon review
2002	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Average 24 mpg in town and generally 28-32 mpg on highway see full Toyota Avalon review