- Newest year: 2026
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
2022-2026 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 21–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2026 Nissan Pathfinder at a glance
The 2022-2026 Nissan Pathfinder covers 5 model years in the EPA database (19 configurations in all), rated 21–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $2,800 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). EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2022-2026 Nissan Pathfinder by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,800–$3,820 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,790–$3,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,790–$3,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,790–$3,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,830–$2,960 | First year |
What the 2026 Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$233
$2,800 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.67
Per 100 miles
$18.67
Five years
$14,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$310less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,790 to $2,800, $10 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,870 |
| Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,000 |
| Rock Creek | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,820 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,790–$3,780/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,790.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,790 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,870 |
| Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,950 |
| Rock Creek | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,780 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,790–$3,780/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,790.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,790 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,860 |
| Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,950 |
| Rock Creek | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,780 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,790–$3,780/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,830 to $2,790, $40 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,790 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,880 |
| SL/Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,930 |
| Rock Creek | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,780 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Nissan Pathfinder MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,830–$2,960/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,850 |
| Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,960 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $3,820 in California and $2,450 in Texas, a $1,370 difference.
- California $3,820
- Washington $3,540
- New York $2,810
- Florida $2,650
- Texas $2,450
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2004 (R50)
- 2005-2012 (R51)
- 2013-2020 (R52)
- 2022-2026 (5th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2026 Nissan Pathfinder get?
EPA rates the 2022-2026 Nissan Pathfinder at 21–23 MPG combined across 19 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 23 MPG (21 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2026 Nissan Pathfinder?
Every model year of the 2022-2026 Nissan Pathfinder tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2026 Nissan Pathfinder?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
How does the 2022-2026 Nissan Pathfinder compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder) is rated 21–26 MPG combined and costs $2,510–$3,110 a year to fuel; the 2022-2026 model is rated 21–23 MPG and costs $2,790–$3,820 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 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 $2,800 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,800–$3,820 a year. That is a $1,020 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Nissan Pathfinder 100 miles?
About $18.67 per 100 miles for the Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.67 and $25.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Pathfinder 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,800 a year to fuel, $310 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 299 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,790 to $2,800, $10 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2026 against 4 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder for that year.