- Newest year: 2004
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- Standard pickups
2004 Nissan Frontier MPG & Fuel Cost
10 configurations · 15–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004 Nissan Frontier at a glance
The 2004 Nissan Frontier has 10 configurations in the EPA database, rated 15–22 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Frontier 2.4L 4-cyl RWD at 22 MPG, which costs about $2,970 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,970 to $5,360, a $2,390 difference. The Frontier 2.4L 4-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 standard pickup configurations rated for MY2004 (class median $4,080 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2004 Frontier 2.4L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,970 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.95
Per 100 miles
$19.80
Five years
$14,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard pickup median
$1,110less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2004
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Nissan Frontier MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (10)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Frontier 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| V6 3.3L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| V6 3.3L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| V6 3.3L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| V6 3.3L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| V6 3.3L 6-cyl turbo supercharged RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
| V6 3.3L 6-cyl turbo supercharged RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | RWD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
| V6 3.3L 6-cyl turbo supercharged 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
| V6 3.3L 6-cyl turbo supercharged 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
4 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 Frontier 2.4L 4-cyl RWD: $4,040 in California and $2,590 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $4,040
- Washington $3,740
- New York $2,970
- Florida $2,810
- Texas $2,590
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2004 standard pickup models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2004 Nissan Frontier compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2003 Nissan Frontier) is rated 14–21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$5,740 a year to fuel; the 2004 model is rated 15–22 MPG and costs $2,970–$5,360 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Nissan Frontier get?
EPA rates the 2004 Nissan Frontier at 15–22 MPG combined across 10 configurations. The most efficient, the Frontier 2.4L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 22 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Nissan Frontier per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Frontier 2.4L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,970 a year. Across all 10 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$5,360 a year. That is a $2,390 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Nissan Frontier 100 miles?
About $19.80 per 100 miles for the Frontier 2.4L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.80 and $35.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2004 Nissan Frontier more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Frontier 2.4L 4-cyl RWD is rated 20 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2004 Nissan Frontier compare with other standard pickup configurations?
The Frontier 2.4L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $1,110 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 10 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 139 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2004 Nissan Frontier different from the 2003 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $2,970, $140 less. EPA lists 10 configurations for 2004 against 10 configurations for 2003. See the 2003 Nissan Frontier for that year.