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2005-2015 Nissan Xterra MPG & Fuel Cost
11 model years · 16–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2015 Nissan Xterra at a glance
The 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra covers 11 model years in the EPA database (39 configurations in all), rated 16–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $3,580 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2015 Nissan Xterra by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,580–$3,880 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,580–$3,890 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,580–$3,890 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,590–$3,910 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,590–$3,910 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,080 | First year |
What the 2015 Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$298
$3,580 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.97
Per 100 miles
$23.87
Five years
$17,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$590more a year
Class median $2,990 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Nissan Xterra MPG
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,580.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,580 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,870 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,880 |
2014 Nissan Xterra MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,580–$3,890/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,580.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,580 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,790 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,890 |
2013 Nissan Xterra MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,580–$3,890/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,590 to $3,580, $10 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,580 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,790 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,890 |
2012 Nissan Xterra MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,590–$3,910/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,590.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,590 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,800 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,910 |
2011 Nissan Xterra MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,590–$3,910/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,590, $40 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,590 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,800 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,910 |
2010 Nissan Xterra MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,630–$3,840/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
2009 Nissan Xterra MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,630–$3,840/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,840 to $3,630, $210 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
2008 Nissan Xterra MPG
16–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,080/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
2007 Nissan Xterra MPG
16–17 MPG · $3,840–$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 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
2006 Nissan Xterra MPG
16–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
2005 Nissan Xterra MPG
16–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Xterra 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 Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD: $4,870 in California and $3,120 in Texas, a $1,750 difference.
- California $4,870
- Washington $4,510
- New York $3,580
- Florida $3,380
- Texas $3,120
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2004 (WD22)
- 2005-2015 (N50)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra get?
EPA rates the 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra at 16–18 MPG combined across 39 configurations and 11 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra?
The Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
How does the 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2004 Nissan Xterra) is rated 15–19 MPG combined and costs $3,440–$5,360 a year to fuel; the 2005-2015 model is rated 16–18 MPG and costs $3,580–$4,080 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Nissan Xterra per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,580 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,580–$3,880 a year. That is a $300 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Nissan Xterra 100 miles?
About $23.87 per 100 miles for the Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.87 and $25.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 Nissan Xterra more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2015 Nissan Xterra compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Xterra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,580 a year to fuel, $590 more than the class median of $2,990, and less than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 188 rated small SUV configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 Nissan Xterra different from the 2014 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,580. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2015 against 3 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Nissan Xterra for that year.