2002 Nissan Frontier fuel economy
The EPA lists 10 versions of the 2002 Nissan Frontier. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 23 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 15 to 21 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 23 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,200 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Frontier 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Frontier V6 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Frontier V6 2WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Frontier V6 4WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Frontier V6 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG | $5,500 |
| Frontier V6 2WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG | $5,500 |
| Frontier V6 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| Frontier V6 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG | $5,500 |
| Frontier V6 4WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG | $5,500 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,200 per year in fuel, versus $5,500 for the least efficient.