Nissan Xterra V6 4WD
15.7 MPG The 2004 Nissan Xterra V6 4WD is EPA-rated at 15.7 MPG combined (14 city / 18.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 955 gallons, $3057 a year in fuel, or $0.204 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2000–2004 run it averages 15.4 MPG, improving by 0.7 MPG over 5 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 | $0.159 | $1592 | $2389 | $3185 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.191 | $1911 | $2866 | $3822 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.204 | $2038 | $3057 | $4076 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.223 | $2229 | $3344 | $4459 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.255 | $2548 | $3822 | $5096 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.287 | $2866 | $4299 | $5732 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.318 | $3185 | $4777 | $6369 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15.7 MPG | 14 | 18.3 | $4317 | 568 | 3 |
| 2003 | 15.5 MPG | 14.3 | 18 | $4525 | 574 | 4 |
| 2002 | 15.3 MPG | 14 | 17.3 | $4588 | 583 | 4 |
| 2001 | 15.5 MPG | 14.5 | 17 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 2000 | 15 MPG | 14.5 | 17 | $4150 | 592 | 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 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Nissan Xterra V6 4WD ranks 73 on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW X5 (16), Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4WD (16), Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ext 4WD (16), GMC Envoy 4WD (16), GMC Envoy XL 4WD (16).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 568 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Nissan Xterra V6 4WD get?
The 2004 Nissan Xterra V6 4WD is rated at 15.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 14 city and 18.3 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 15.4 MPG, ranging from 15 to 16 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Nissan Xterra V6 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 15.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 955 gallons — roughly $3057 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.204 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2004 model is $4317.
Has the Nissan Xterra V6 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 15 MPG in 2000 to 15.7 in 2004 — an improvement of 0.7 MPG, or 5% across 5 model years.
Is the Nissan Xterra V6 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 73 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG. That is 2.8 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.