Shown: 2018 Nissan Frontier SV (D40). Photo: LukaCali, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Newest year: 2021
Gas
Standard pickups
Same as 2020

2005-2021 Nissan Frontier MPG & Fuel Cost

17 model years · 16–21 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD

$3,270

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2004 Next generation: 2022-2027

2005-2021 Nissan Frontier at a glance

The 2005-2021 Nissan Frontier covers 17 model years in the EPA database (100 configurations in all), rated 16–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2021, costs about $3,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; 2006 and 2021 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2005-2021 Nissan Frontier by model year

2005-2021 Nissan Frontier: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2021	Gas	19–20 MPG	$3,270–$3,440	Same EPA ratings as 2020
2020	Gas	19–20 MPG	$3,270–$3,440	Ratings changed
2019	Gas	17–21 MPG	$3,090–$3,820	Ratings changed
2018	Gas	17–21 MPG	$3,170–$3,810	Ratings changed
2017	Gas	17–21 MPG	$3,170–$3,820	Ratings changed
2016	Gas	17–21 MPG	$3,130–$3,770	Ratings changed
2015	Gas	17–21 MPG	$3,120–$3,780	Ratings changed
2014	Gas	17–21 MPG	$3,130–$3,780	Ratings changed
2013	Gas	17–21 MPG	$3,130–$3,780	Ratings changed
2012	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,140–$4,000	Ratings changed
2011	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,130–$4,000	Ratings changed
2010	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,110–$4,080	Ratings changed

2005-2021 Nissan Frontier: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year (+5)
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2009	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,110–$4,080	Ratings changed
2008	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,110–$4,080	Ratings changed
2007	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,110–$4,080	Ratings changed
2006	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,110–$4,080	Same EPA ratings as 2005
2005	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,110–$4,080	First year

What the 2021 Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$273

$3,270 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.45

Per 100 miles

$21.80

Five years

$16,350

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard pickup median

$570less a year

Class median $3,840 a year, MY2021

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2021 Nissan Frontier MPG

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 Nissan Frontier as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020

Gas · 3.8L

Combined

19–20 MPG

Per year

$3,270–$3,440

Gas configurations (2)

2021 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient)	3.8L 6-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD	3.8L 6-cyl	4WD	17	23	19	$3,440

2020 Nissan Frontier MPG

19–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,440/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,090 to $3,270, $180 more.

Gas · 3.8L

Combined

19–20 MPG

Per year

$3,270–$3,440

Gas configurations (2)

2020 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient)	3.8L 6-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD	3.8L 6-cyl	4WD	17	23	19	$3,440

2019 Nissan Frontier MPG

17–21 MPG · $3,090–$3,820/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,170 to $3,090, $80 less.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

17–21 MPG

Per year

$3,090–$3,820

Gas configurations (8)

2019 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,090
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,420
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	23	19	$3,510
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	19	$3,530
FFV 4.0L 6-cyl RWD	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,620
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,730

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2019 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,800
FFV 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,820

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2018 Nissan Frontier MPG

17–21 MPG · $3,170–$3,810/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,170.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

17–21 MPG

Per year

$3,170–$3,810

Gas configurations (8)

2018 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,170
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,430
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	23	19	$3,510
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	19	$3,530
FFV 4.0L 6-cyl RWD	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,620
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,730

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2018 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,800
FFV 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,810

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2017 Nissan Frontier MPG

17–21 MPG · $3,170–$3,820/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,130 to $3,170, $40 more.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

17–21 MPG

Per year

$3,170–$3,820

Gas configurations (8)

2017 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,170
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,430
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	23	19	$3,510
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	19	$3,530
FFV 4.0L 6-cyl RWD	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,620
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,730

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2017 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,810
FFV 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,820

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2016 Nissan Frontier MPG

17–21 MPG · $3,130–$3,770/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,120 to $3,130, $10 more.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

17–21 MPG

Per year

$3,130–$3,770

Gas configurations (6)

2016 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,130
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,390
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,480
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,560
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,770

2015 Nissan Frontier MPG

17–21 MPG · $3,120–$3,780/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,130 to $3,120, $10 less.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

17–21 MPG

Per year

$3,120–$3,780

Gas configurations (6)

2015 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,120
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,370
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,480
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,560
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,640
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,780

2014 Nissan Frontier MPG

17–21 MPG · $3,130–$3,780/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,130.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

17–21 MPG

Per year

$3,130–$3,780

Gas configurations (6)

2014 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,130
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,370
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	19	$3,530
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,580
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,650
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,780

2013 Nissan Frontier MPG

17–21 MPG · $3,130–$3,780/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,140 to $3,130, $10 less.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

17–21 MPG

Per year

$3,130–$3,780

Gas configurations (6)

2013 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,130
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,370
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	19	$3,530
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,590
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,650
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,780

2012 Nissan Frontier MPG

16–21 MPG · $3,140–$4,000/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,130 to $3,140, $10 more.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

16–21 MPG

Per year

$3,140–$4,000

Gas configurations (6)

2012 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,140
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,480
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	20	17	$3,770
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	20	17	$3,820
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,880
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,000

2011 Nissan Frontier MPG

16–21 MPG · $3,130–$4,000/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,130, $20 more.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

16–21 MPG

Per year

$3,130–$4,000

Gas configurations (6)

2011 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,130
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,480
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	20	17	$3,770
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	20	17	$3,820
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,890
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,000

2010 Nissan Frontier MPG

16–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,080/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

16–21 MPG

Per year

$3,110–$4,080

Gas configurations (6)

2010 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,110
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,440
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	20	17	$3,840
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,840
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,080

2009 Nissan Frontier MPG

16–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,080/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

16–21 MPG

Per year

$3,110–$4,080

Gas configurations (6)

2009 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,110
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,440
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	20	18	$3,630
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,840
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	16	$4,080

2008 Nissan Frontier MPG

16–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,080/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

16–21 MPG

Per year

$3,110–$4,080

Gas configurations (6)

2008 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,110
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,440
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	20	17	$3,840
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,840
Frontier 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,080

2007 Nissan Frontier MPG

16–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,080/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

16–21 MPG

Per year

$3,110–$4,080

Gas configurations (6)

2007 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,110
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,440
V6 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
V6 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	20	17	$3,840
V6 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,840
V6 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,080

2006 Nissan Frontier MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2005

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Nissan Frontier as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005

2005 Nissan Frontier MPG

16–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,080/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.5L, 4.0L

Combined

16–21 MPG

Per year

$3,110–$4,080

Gas configurations (6)

2005 Nissan Frontier gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	19	23	21	$3,110
Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,440
V6 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
V6 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,840
V6 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080
V6 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,080

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.

California $4,440
Washington $4,120
New York $3,270
Florida $3,090
Texas $2,850

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2005-2021 Nissan Frontier get?

EPA rates the 2005-2021 Nissan Frontier at 16–21 MPG combined across 100 configurations and 17 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (19 city, 23 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2021 Nissan Frontier?

The Frontier 2.5L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2020 and 2021.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2021 Nissan Frontier?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. In 2006 and 2021 the values repeat the year before.

How does the 2005-2021 Nissan Frontier compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2004 Nissan Frontier) is rated 15–22 MPG combined and costs $2,970–$5,360 a year to fuel; the 2005-2021 model is rated 16–21 MPG and costs $3,090–$4,080 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Nissan Frontier per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,270–$3,440 a year. That is a $170 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Nissan Frontier 100 miles?

About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.80 and $22.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2021 Nissan Frontier more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD is rated 18 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.

How does the 2021 Nissan Frontier compare with other standard pickup configurations?

The Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $570 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 8 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 125 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2021 Nissan Frontier different from the 2020 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2020 and 2021: 2 configurations rated 19–20 MPG combined. See the 2020 Nissan Frontier for that year.