Nissan Frontier V6 2WD
17 MPG The 2007 Nissan Frontier V6 2WD is EPA-rated at 17 MPG combined (15.5 city / 20 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 882 gallons, $2824 a year in fuel, or $0.188 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2000–2007 run it averages 16 MPG, improving by 1.5 MPG over 8 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.147 | $1471 | $2206 | $2941 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.176 | $1765 | $2647 | $3529 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.188 | $1882 | $2824 | $3765 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.206 | $2059 | $3088 | $4118 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.235 | $2353 | $3529 | $4706 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.265 | $2647 | $3971 | $5294 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.294 | $2941 | $4412 | $5882 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 MPG | 15.5 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 2 |
| 2006 | 16.5 MPG | 14.5 | 19.5 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2005 | 16.5 MPG | 14.5 | 19.5 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2004 | 16 MPG | 14.5 | 18.5 | $4400 | 558 | 4 |
| 2003 | 15.8 MPG | 14.5 | 18.3 | $4463 | 566 | 4 |
| 2002 | 15.5 MPG | 14.3 | 17.3 | $4525 | 574 | 4 |
| 2001 | 15.5 MPG | 14.3 | 17.3 | $4525 | 574 | 4 |
| 2000 | 15.5 MPG | 14.5 | 17.5 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 standard pickup trucks 2wd models tracked here, the Nissan Frontier V6 2WD ranks 20 on current figures, against a class average of 18.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Mazda B3000 (17.5), Chevrolet Silverado C15 XFE 2WD (18), GMC Sierra C15 XFE 2WD (18), Ram 1500 Classic 2WD (18.5), Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD (18.6).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 523 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Nissan Frontier V6 2WD get?
The 2007 Nissan Frontier V6 2WD is rated at 17 MPG combined by the EPA — 15.5 city and 20 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 16 MPG, ranging from 15 to 17 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Nissan Frontier V6 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 17 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 882 gallons — roughly $2824 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.188 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2007 model is $3650.
Has the Nissan Frontier V6 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 15.5 MPG in 2000 to 17 in 2007 — an improvement of 1.5 MPG, or 10% across 8 model years.
Is the Nissan Frontier V6 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 20 of 29 in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.8 MPG. That is 1.8 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.