Against 430 other V6 cars rated 2015–2017, the Quest sits right on their 21.8 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1993, the 3.5L 6-cyl (2004–2017), does 20.3 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.3L 6-cyl (1999–2002), 17.5: $302 a year apart.
Every Nissan Quest engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 18.1 / 24.8 | 2004–2017 | $1,892 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 15.8 / 21.2 | 1993–1998 | $2,133 | |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 15 / 21.8 | 1999–2002 | $2,194 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chrysler Town and Country gets 20 mpg and the Kia Sedona 21 mpg, next to 22 mpg for the 2017 Quest. The Quest is the cheapest of them to run: $175 a year less than the Chrysler Town and Country.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2017) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2015–2017 | −$16 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,361 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2017 Nissan Quest gives up 7 mpg in town: 27 on the highway against 20 in the city, $498 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2017) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (35%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Quest changed over the years
The Quest peaked in 2017 at 22 mpg (20 city, 27 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2002 at 17 — 5 mpg apart, or $514 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2016 | 20 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2015 | 20 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2014 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2013 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2012 | 19 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2011 | 19 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2007 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2006 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2005 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2004 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2002 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2001 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2000 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1999 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1998 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1997 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1996 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1995 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1994 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1993 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 23 EPA ratings of the Nissan Quest — 3 engines across 1993–2017. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,361. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2017 Nissan Quest get?
22 mpg combined, 20 city and 27 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1993 the Quest has averaged 19.2 mpg.
Is the 2017 Quest more efficient than the 2016?
About the same: 22 against 22 mpg combined.
Which Quest year has the best gas mileage?
The 2017, at 22 mpg combined (20 city, 27 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Quest get better gas mileage than the Chrysler Town and Country?
Yes: 22 mpg for the 2017 Quest against 20 for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, about $175 a year less to run.
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