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1998 Nissan Frontier fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 1998 Nissan Frontier. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 24 highway.

At a glance

Combined
17 to 22 MPG depending on version
City and highway
20 and 24 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,050 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Frontier 2WD
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.4L Rear-Wheel Drive 202422 MPG $3,050
Frontier 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.4L Rear-Wheel Drive 172219 MPG $3,550
Frontier 4WD
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.4L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 161917 MPG $3,950
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,050 per year in fuel, versus $3,950 for the least efficient.

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