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2003-2007 Nissan Murano MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 19–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2007. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2007 Nissan Murano at a glance
The 2003-2007 Nissan Murano covers 5 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 19–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2007, costs about $4,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006 and 2007; 2004 and 2005 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2007 Nissan Murano by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $4,020–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,270 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,270 | Same EPA ratings as 2003 |
| 2003 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,270 | First year |
What the 2007 Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$335
$4,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.70
Per 100 miles
$26.80
Five years
$20,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
Same
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2007
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Nissan Murano MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $4,020, $750 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Nissan Murano MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
2005 Nissan Murano MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Nissan Murano as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 Nissan Murano MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2003
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 Nissan Murano as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
2003 Nissan Murano MPG
20 MPG · $3,270/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,790 in California and $3,480 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $4,790
- Washington $4,510
- New York $3,970
- Florida $3,670
- Texas $3,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2007 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2003-2007 (Z50)
- 2009-2014 (Z51)
- 2015-2024 (Z52)
- 2025-2027* (Z53)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2007 Nissan Murano get?
EPA rates the 2003-2007 Nissan Murano at 19–20 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2007 Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (18 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2007 Nissan Murano?
Every model year of the 2003-2007 Nissan Murano tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2007 Nissan Murano?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006 and 2007. In 2004 and 2005 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Nissan Murano per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $4,020 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,020–$4,230 a year. That is a $210 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2007 Nissan Murano 100 miles?
About $26.80 per 100 miles for the Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $26.80 and $28.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2007 Nissan Murano more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2007 Nissan Murano compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $4,020, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 325 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2007, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2007 Nissan Murano different from the 2006 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $4,020, $750 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2007 against 2 configurations for 2006. See the 2006 Nissan Murano for that year.