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Nissan Frontier Fuel Cost
Midsize pickup with V6 power and a no-nonsense, work-ready feel. Below are estimated fuel costs based on 21 combined MPG and average US gas prices.
Best for towing, hauling and work duty rather than fuel-sipping commutes.
- Built for towing
- Heavy fuel use
- Updated for 2026
- EPA-style MPG
- US avg fuel prices
- US units
- Transparent assumptions
18 MPG
24 MPG
21 MPG
21 gal
~441 mi
MPG breakdown
Estimated fuel cost at 12,000 miles/year
Based on 21 MPG and $3.45/gal.
Annual cost
$1971
Monthly cost
$164
Cost per mile
$0.164
Gallons / year
571
Estimate your own cost
Pre-filled with the Nissan Frontier's combined MPG.
Pre-filled with estimated combined MPG for the Nissan Frontier. Adjust for your real-world driving.
Estimated Annual Cost
$0.00
Per Month
$0.00
Per Mile
$0.000
~571 gallons per year
Cost by annual mileage
How much you'll spend per year at common US mileage levels (estimates).
| Miles per year | Gallons / year | Annual cost | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 | 381 | $1314 | $110 |
| 12,000 | 571 | $1971 | $164 |
| 15,000 | 714 | $2464 | $205 |
Estimates only. Actual costs depend on driving style, terrain, weather, and local fuel or electricity prices.
How we estimate Nissan Frontier costs
- MPG / MPGe
- EPA-style combined city + highway figures for the base trim and recent model year.
- Fuel price
- Average US retail regular gas, premium where required, or per-kWh electricity.
- Annual mileage
- Default scenarios at 8,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 miles per year.
- Trim & year variance
- AWD, larger wheels, towing packages and older years can lower efficiency 5–15%.
Sources & assumptions
- EPA fuel economy data — City / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
- U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) — Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
- AAA gas price trends — Recent national and regional retail fuel averages.
- EIA electricity rates — Average residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.
We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the estimated annual fuel cost for the Nissan Frontier?
Driving 12,000 miles per year at 21 MPG and $3.45/gal, expect about $1971 per year. Heavier city driving or longer commutes will increase that.
What MPG does the Nissan Frontier get?
Estimated EPA-style ratings are roughly 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG. Real-world numbers depend on terrain, climate and driving style.
What is the tank size of the Nissan Frontier?
The Nissan Frontier typically has a 21-gallon tank. At 21 combined MPG, that's roughly 441 miles of driving range per fill-up.
How does Nissan Frontier fuel cost compare to other vehicles?
At 12,000 miles per year, this vehicle costs about $1971. Compare it to other trucks on our index page or use the cost-per-mile calculator to compare two specific vehicles side-by-side.
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