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2025-2026 Nissan Armada MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 16–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2026 Nissan Armada at a glance
The 2025-2026 Nissan Armada covers 2 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 16–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $4,350 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2026.
2025-2026 Nissan Armada by model year
What the 2026 Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$363
$4,350 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.25
Per 100 miles
$29.00
Five years
$21,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,240more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Nissan Armada MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,350.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $4,350 |
| Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $4,730 |
| PRO-4X | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $5,020 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Nissan Armada MPG
16–18 MPG · $4,350–$5,020/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $4,350 |
| Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $4,730 |
| PRO-4X | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $5,020 |
3 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 Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD: $5,180 in California and $3,770 in Texas, a $1,410 difference.
- California $5,180
- Washington $4,870
- New York $4,290
- Florida $3,970
- Texas $3,770
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2005-2015 (JA60)
- 2017-2024 (Y62)
- 2025-2026 (Y63)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2025-2026 Nissan Armada get?
EPA rates the 2025-2026 Nissan Armada at 16–18 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 20 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2025-2026 Nissan Armada?
Every model year of the 2025-2026 Nissan Armada tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2026 Nissan Armada?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026.
How does the 2025-2026 Nissan Armada compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2017-2024 Nissan Armada) is rated 15–16 MPG combined and costs $4,070–$5,360 a year to fuel; the 2025-2026 model is rated 16–18 MPG and costs $4,350–$5,020 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Nissan Armada per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,350 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $4,350–$5,020 a year. That is a $670 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Nissan Armada 100 miles?
About $29.00 per 100 miles for the Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.00 and $33.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Nissan Armada more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD is rated 16 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2026 Nissan Armada compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Armada 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,350 a year to fuel, $1,240 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 299 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Nissan Armada different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,350. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Nissan Armada for that year.