Nissan Xterra MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Nissan Xterra model year from 2000 to 2015 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Xterra has been offered with 4.0L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2004 (up to 19 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Nissan Xterra fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17–18 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl | $14,998 | 12 listings |
| 2014 | 17–18 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 17–18 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 17–18 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 17–18 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 17–18 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 17–18 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 16–17 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 16–17 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 16–17 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 16–17 MPG | 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 15–19 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 15–19 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 15–19 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 15–19 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 15–19 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
2015 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2015 Xterra was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $14,998 on VehiSales (12 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2014 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2014 Xterra was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2013 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2013 Xterra was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2012 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2012 Xterra was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2011 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2011 Xterra was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2010 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2010 Xterra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2009 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2009 Xterra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2008 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2008 Xterra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2007 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2007 Xterra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2006 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2006 Xterra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2005 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2005 Xterra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2004 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2004 Xterra was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2003 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2003 Xterra was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
2002 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2002 Xterra was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2001 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2001 Xterra was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
2000 Nissan Xterra: engines & MPG
The 2000 Xterra was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Xterra V6 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Nissan Xterra get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Xterra range from 17 to 19 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2004 model year.
What engines does the 2015 Nissan Xterra have?
The 2015 Xterra was EPA-rated with 4.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2015 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Nissan Xterra 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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