2018 Nissan Frontier fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2018 Nissan Frontier. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 23 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 17 to 21 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 19 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 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Frontier 2WD Automatic 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD FFV Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L FFV | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Frontier 4WD Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Frontier 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Frontier 4WD FFV Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L FFV | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,200 per year in fuel, versus $3,950 for the least efficient.