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Shown: 2006 Nissan Xterra S (N50). Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Nissan Xterra MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

16 model years · 2000–2015

18 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
22 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2015 Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD
$3,580

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

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Nissan Xterra fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Nissan Xterra for 16 model years, 2000 to 2015. Across those years its combined rating runs 15–19 MPG. The latest model year, 2015, has 3 configurations rated 17–18 MPG combined and costing $3,580–$3,880 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2004 Xterra 2.4L 4-cyl RWD, at 19 MPG.

Nissan Xterra MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Nissan Xterra: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2005-2015 (N50) Generation page
2015 17–18 $3,580–$3,880
2014 17–18 $3,580–$3,890
2013 17–18 $3,580–$3,890
2012 17–18 $3,590–$3,910
2011 17–18 $3,590–$3,910
2010 17–18 $3,630–$3,840
2009 17–18 $3,630–$3,840
2008 16–17 $3,840–$4,080
2007 16–17 $3,840–$4,080
2006 16–17 $3,840–$4,080
2005 16–17 $3,840–$4,080
2000-2004 (WD22) Generation page
2004 15–19 $3,440–$5,360
2003 15–19 $3,440–$5,360
2002 15–19 $3,440–$5,360
2001 15–19 $3,440–$4,360
2000 15–19 $3,440–$4,360

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Nissan Xterra generations

2 generations between 2000 and 2015. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2006 Nissan Xterra S (N50)

2005-2015 Nissan Xterra (N50)

16–18 MPG · $3,580–$4,080/yr
2001 Nissan XTerra (WD22)

2000-2004 Nissan Xterra (WD22)

15–19 MPG · $3,440–$5,360/yr

2015 powertrain options

Gas · 4.0L
Combined
17–18 MPG
Per year
$3,580–$3,880
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Nissan Xterra's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Nissan Xterra run 15–19 MPG across model years 2000 to 2015. The latest year, 2015, is rated 17–18 MPG.

Which Nissan Xterra model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2004 Nissan Xterra Xterra 2.4L 4-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 19 MPG.

How much does a Nissan Xterra cost to fuel per year?

For MY2015, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,580–$3,880 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,580.

Has the Nissan Xterra's fuel economy improved over time?

No. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2000 to 18 MPG in 2015, 1 MPG less.

How many generations of the Nissan Xterra are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Nissan Xterra: 2005-2015, 2000-2004. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.