Nissan Frontier V6 4WD
16.5 MPG The 2007 Nissan Frontier V6 4WD is EPA-rated at 16.5 MPG combined (14.5 city / 19 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 909 gallons, $2909 a year in fuel, or $0.194 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1999–2007 run it averages 15.8 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 9 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 | $0.152 | $1515 | $2273 | $3030 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.194 | $1939 | $2909 | $3879 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.212 | $2121 | $3182 | $4242 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.242 | $2424 | $3636 | $4848 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.273 | $2727 | $4091 | $5455 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.303 | $3030 | $4545 | $6061 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 16.5 MPG | 14.5 | 19 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2006 | 16.5 MPG | 14.5 | 19 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2005 | 16.5 MPG | 14.5 | 19 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2004 | 15.8 MPG | 14 | 18 | $4463 | 566 | 4 |
| 2003 | 15.5 MPG | 14 | 17.8 | $4550 | 576 | 4 |
| 2002 | 15.3 MPG | 14 | 17.3 | $4588 | 583 | 4 |
| 2001 | 15.3 MPG | 14 | 17 | $4588 | 583 | 4 |
| 2000 | 15 MPG | 14.5 | 17 | $4150 | 592 | 2 |
| 1999 | 15.5 MPG | 14.5 | 17 | $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 33 standard pickup trucks 4wd models tracked here, the Nissan Frontier V6 4WD ranks 20 on current figures, against a class average of 17.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda Ridgeline Truck 4WD (17), Nissan Titan 4WD (17), Ford F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (17.5), Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD (17.8), GMC Sierra K15 4WD (17.8).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 539 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Nissan Frontier V6 4WD get?
The 2007 Nissan Frontier V6 4WD is rated at 16.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 14.5 city and 19 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 15.8 MPG, ranging from 14 to 17 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Nissan Frontier V6 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 16.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 909 gallons — roughly $2909 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.194 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2007 model is $3775.
Has the Nissan Frontier V6 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 15.5 MPG in 1999 to 16.5 in 2007 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 6% across 9 model years.
Is the Nissan Frontier V6 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 20 of 33 in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 17.1 MPG. That is 0.6 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.