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2013Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPremium

2013 Infiniti QX56 4WD

EPA ID: 33304

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City MPG

Combined MPG

16MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2013 Infiniti QX56 4WD achieves an EPA-estimated 16 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 14 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 5.6L 8-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (s7), this standard sport utility vehicle 4wd features 4-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2013 QX56 4WD produces approximately 564 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this QX56 4WD has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $4,300, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $10,750 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Fuel TypePremium

Engine5.6L 8-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Drive Type4-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions564 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score3/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$4,300

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $10,750

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

16.2

Impact vs EPA

$-37

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$955/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$26,460

46.2%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$16,406

28.6%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$14,025

24.5%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.7%

Total 5-Year Cost$57,291

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #14V683000·2015-01-25

critical

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign #14V668000·2014-12-01

critical

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

112.8 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 140 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 9.4 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.