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1998 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 16 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 14 city / 18 highway.

At a glance

Combined
15 to 16 MPG depending on version
City and highway
14 and 18 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$4,200 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Pathfinder 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 3.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 141816 MPG $4,200
Pathfinder 2WD
Manual 5-spd
6-cyl 3.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 151816 MPG $4,200
Pathfinder 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 3.3L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141715 MPG $4,450
Pathfinder 4WD
Manual 5-spd
6-cyl 3.3L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141615 MPG $4,450
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 $4,200 per year in fuel, versus $4,450 for the least efficient.

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