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2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 21–26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder at a glance
The 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder covers 8 model years in the EPA database (26 configurations in all), rated 21–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $2,890 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020; 2019 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2014 and 2015.
2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,890–$3,050 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,900–$3,110 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,900–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,900–$3,050 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,830–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas, Hybrid | 21–26 MPG | $2,510–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas, Hybrid | 21–26 MPG | $2,510–$3,070 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,050 | First year |
What the 2020 Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$241
$2,890 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.82
Per 100 miles
$19.27
Five years
$14,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$30more a year
Class median $2,860 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,900 to $2,890, $10 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,890 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $2,950 |
| Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,050 |
2019 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2018
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
2018 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,900–$3,110/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,900.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,960 |
| Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2017 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,900–$3,050/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,830 to $2,900, $70 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,960 |
| Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,050 |
2016 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,830–$3,110/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 23 MPG, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,830, $320 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2015 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
21–26 MPG · $2,510–$3,110/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,510.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,820 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 25 | 27 | 26 | $2,510 |
2014 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
21–26 MPG · $2,510–$3,070/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 26 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,510, $460 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,960 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,070 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 25 | 27 | 26 | $2,510 |
2013 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
21–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,050/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $3,930 in California and $2,520 in Texas, a $1,410 difference.
- California $3,930
- Washington $3,640
- New York $2,890
- Florida $2,730
- Texas $2,520
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2004 (R50)
- 2005-2012 (R51)
- 2013-2020 (R52)
- 2022-2026 (5th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder get?
EPA rates the 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder at 21–26 MPG combined across 26 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged FWD, is rated 26 MPG (25 city, 28 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 21–23 MPG; Hybrid: 26 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
The Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2013.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020. In 2019 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder) is rated 14–18 MPG combined and costs $3,840–$5,740 a year to fuel; the 2013-2020 model is rated 21–26 MPG and costs $2,510–$3,110 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,890 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,890–$3,050 a year. That is a $160 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder 100 miles?
About $19.27 per 100 miles for the Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.27 and $20.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,890 a year to fuel, $30 more than the class median of $2,860, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 242 rated small SUV configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,900 to $2,890, $10 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2020 against 3 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder for that year.