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2009-2014 Nissan Murano MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 19–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2014 Nissan Murano at a glance
The 2009-2014 Nissan Murano covers 6 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 19–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $3,210 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
2009-2014 Nissan Murano by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,210–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,210–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,210–$4,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,210–$4,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 20 MPG | $4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 20 MPG | $4,020 | First year |
What the 2014 Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$268
$3,210 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.35
Per 100 miles
$21.40
Five years
$16,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$150more a year
Class median $3,060 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Nissan Murano MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,210.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,210 |
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,260 |
| CrossCabriolet | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Nissan Murano MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,210–$4,230/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,210.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,210 |
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,260 |
| CrossCabriolet | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Nissan Murano MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,210–$4,270/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,210.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,210 |
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,260 |
| CrossCabriolet | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,270 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Nissan Murano MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,210–$4,270/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,020 to $3,210, $810 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,210 |
| Murano 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,260 |
| CrossCabriolet | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,270 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Nissan Murano MPG
20 MPG · $4,020/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,020.
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 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,020 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Nissan Murano MPG
20 MPG · $4,020/yr
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 | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,020 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,360 in California and $2,800 in Texas, a $1,560 difference.
- California $4,360
- Washington $4,040
- New York $3,210
- Florida $3,030
- Texas $2,800
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2003-2007 (Z50)
- 2009-2014 (Z51)
- 2015-2024 (Z52)
- 2025-2027* (Z53)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2014 Nissan Murano get?
EPA rates the 2009-2014 Nissan Murano at 19–20 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (18 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2014 Nissan Murano?
Every model year of the 2009-2014 Nissan Murano tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2014 Nissan Murano?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
How does the 2009-2014 Nissan Murano compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2007 Nissan Murano) is rated 19–20 MPG combined and costs $3,270–$4,230 a year to fuel; the 2009-2014 model is rated 19–20 MPG and costs $3,210–$4,270 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Nissan Murano per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,210 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,210–$4,230 a year. That is a $1,020 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Nissan Murano 100 miles?
About $21.40 per 100 miles for the Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.40 and $28.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Nissan Murano more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2014 Nissan Murano compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Murano 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,210 a year to fuel, $150 more than the class median of $3,060, and less than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 168 rated small SUV configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Nissan Murano different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,210. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2014 against 3 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 Nissan Murano for that year.