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2022-2027 Nissan Frontier MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 18–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2027 Nissan Frontier at a glance
The 2022-2027 Nissan Frontier covers 6 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 18–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2022-2027 Nissan Frontier by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 18–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,600 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 18–21 MPG | $3,040–$3,600 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 18–21 MPG | $3,120–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,090–$3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 18–21 MPG | $3,090–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,360 | First year |
What the 2027 Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard pickup median
$10more a year
Class median $3,100 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Nissan Frontier MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,040 to $3,110, $70 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,370 |
| PRO4X | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,600 |
2026 Nissan Frontier MPG
18–21 MPG · $3,040–$3,600/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,120 to $3,040, $80 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,040 |
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,390 |
| PRO4X | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,600 |
2025 Nissan Frontier MPG
18–21 MPG · $3,120–$3,630/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,090 to $3,120, $30 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,120 |
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| PRO4X | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
2024 Nissan Frontier MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,090–$3,440/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,090.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,090 |
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,210 |
| PRO4X | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
2023 Nissan Frontier MPG
18–21 MPG · $3,090–$3,630/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,090, $180 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S9) (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,090 |
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S9) | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,210 |
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S9) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S9) | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| PRO4X 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S9) | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| PRO4X 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S9) | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2022 Nissan Frontier MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,360/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| 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 | 21 | 19 | $3,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 standard pickup models.
Generations
- 2000-2003
- 2004
- 2005-2021 (D40)
- 2022-2027* (D41)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2027 Nissan Frontier get?
EPA rates the 2022-2027 Nissan Frontier at 18–21 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (19 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2027 Nissan Frontier?
The Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2022.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2027 Nissan Frontier?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
How does the 2022-2027 Nissan Frontier compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2005-2021 Nissan Frontier) is rated 16–21 MPG combined and costs $3,090–$4,080 a year to fuel; the 2022-2027 model is rated 18–21 MPG and costs $3,040–$3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 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 $3,110 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,110–$3,600 a year. That is a $490 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Nissan Frontier 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.73 and $24.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Nissan Frontier more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD is rated 19 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2027 Nissan Frontier compare with other standard pickup configurations?
The Frontier 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $10 more than the class median of $3,100, and less than 5 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 28 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Nissan Frontier different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,040 to $3,110, $70 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2027 against 3 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Nissan Frontier for that year.