Nissan Frontier MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Nissan Frontier model year from 1998 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Frontier has been offered with 3.8L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2004 (up to 22 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Nissan Frontier fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | $41,260 | 7,973 listings |
| 2025 | 18–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | $36,996 | 799 listings |
| 2024 | 19–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | $31,992 | 1,169 listings |
| 2023 | 18–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | $31,999 | 1,143 listings |
| 2022 | 19–20 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | $26,348 | 804 listings |
| 2021 | 19–20 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | $22,990 | 128 listings |
| 2020 | 19–20 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | $21,999 | 185 listings |
| 2019 | 17–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | $18,988 | 785 listings |
| 2018 | 17–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | $18,295 | 274 listings |
| 2017 | 17–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | $16,995 | 337 listings |
| 2016 | 17–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | $15,500 | 435 listings |
| 2015 | 17–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | $13,995 | 171 listings |
| 2014 | 17–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 17–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 16–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 16–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 16–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 16–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 16–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 16–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 16–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 16–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 15–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 14–21 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 15–21 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 15–21 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 15–21 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 15–21 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 17–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2026 Frontier was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $41,260 on VehiSales (7,973 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
2025 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2025 Frontier was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $36,996 on VehiSales (799 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
2024 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2024 Frontier was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $31,992 on VehiSales (1,169 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 18 | 21 | 19 MPG |
2023 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2023 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $31,999 on VehiSales (1,143 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2022 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2022 Frontier was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $26,348 on VehiSales (804 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
2021 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2021 Frontier was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $22,990 on VehiSales (128 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2020 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2020 Frontier was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $21,999 on VehiSales (185 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2019 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2019 Frontier was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $18,988 on VehiSales (785 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD FFV | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD FFV | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2018 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2018 Frontier was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $18,295 on VehiSales (274 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD FFV | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD FFV | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2017 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2017 Frontier was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $16,995 on VehiSales (337 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD FFV | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD FFV | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2016 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2016 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $15,500 on VehiSales (435 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2015 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2015 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $13,995 on VehiSales (171 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2014 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2014 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2013 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2013 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2012 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2012 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2011 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2011 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2010 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2010 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2009 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2009 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2008 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2008 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2007 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2007 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2006 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2006 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2005 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2005 Frontier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2004 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2004 Frontier was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2003 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2003 Frontier was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2002 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2002 Frontier was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
2001 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2001 Frontier was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 13 | 16 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
2000 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 2000 Frontier was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Frontier V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
1999 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 1999 Frontier was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Frontier V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
1998 Nissan Frontier: engines & MPG
The 1998 Frontier was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Frontier 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 19 | 17 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Nissan Frontier get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Frontier range from 20 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2004 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Nissan Frontier have?
The 2026 Frontier was EPA-rated with 3.8L 6-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Nissan Frontier require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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