2026 Nissan Frontier mpg
Combined mpg, King Cab 4x2 S
21mpg
- 19 city, 24 highway.
- Top 50% of 16 trucks (2026).
- 13 trims: 18 to 21 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cab 4x2 S | 3.8L | 2WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21.1 | 443 | $1,829 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 S | 3.8L | 2WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21.1 | 443 | $1,829 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 SV | 3.8L | 2WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21.1 | 443 | $1,829 |
| SV Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.8L | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21.1 | 443 | $1,829 |
| Crew Cab PRO-X 2WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 2WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21.0 | 441 | $1,829 |
| King Cab S 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | 21.0 | 399 | $2,021 |
| Crew Cab S 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | 21.0 | 399 | $2,021 |
| Crew Cab SV 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | 21.0 | 399 | $2,021 |
| SV Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.8L | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | 21.1 | 401 | $2,021 |
| Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X w/R Package | 3.8L | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 18 | 21.1 | 380 | $2,133 |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 18 | 21.0 | 378 | $2,133 |
| PRO-4X Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.8L | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 18 | 21.1 | 380 | $2,133 |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X R Special Edition 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 18 | 21.0 | 378 | $2,133 |
Fuel cost
King Cab 4x2 S, 21 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,829
- Per month
- $152
- Per mile
- 15.2 cents
- Fill the tank
- $67.52
- Top trim: Crew Cab PRO-4X R Special Edition 4WD. $2,133 a year. $305 more than the King Cab 4x2 S.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 4.2 | $13.33 |
| 300 miles | 12.5 | $40.00 |
| 500 miles | 20.8 | $66.67 |
| 1,000 miles | 41.7 | $133 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $132
- Per year
- $1,585
- Miles a month
- 867
King Cab 4x2 S. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 21 mpg good? No. Beats 26% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Frontier | King Cab 4x2 S | 21 mpg | |
| 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | 2WD Crew Cab WT | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Ford Maverick | XL FWD SuperCrew | 38 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | XL SuperCrew RWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz | SE FWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Work Truck Regular Cab RWD | 20 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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