
The following table compares the fuel economies of different models of Nissan Pathfinder cars, across model years.
The annual fuel costs (shown in the right-hand columns) are calculated based on an estimated annual mileage of 15,000 miles,
of which 55% of the miles are city driving, and 45% of the miles are highway driving.
Annual Cost 1 assumes a fuel cost of $5.00 per gallon, while Annual Cost 2 assumes a fuel cost of $6.00 per gallon.
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| 2020 Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 21 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2019 Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 21 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2018 Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 21 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2017 Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 21 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2016 Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 21 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2015 Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 21 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Pathfinder Armada 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | $5,312 | $6,375 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 23 | 20 | 27 | $3,312 | $3,975 |
| 2022 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 2020 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 23 | 20 | 27 | $3,312 | $3,975 |
| 2019 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 23 | 20 | 27 | $3,312 | $3,975 |
| 2018 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 23 | 20 | 27 | $3,312 | $3,975 |
| 2017 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 23 | 20 | 27 | $3,312 | $3,975 |
| 2016 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 23 | 20 | 27 | $3,312 | $3,975 |
| 2015 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 23 | 20 | 27 | $3,312 | $3,975 |
| 2014 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 22 | 20 | 26 | $3,360 | $4,032 |
| 2013 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| 2012 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 17 | 15 | 22 | $4,284 | $5,140 |
| 2011 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 17 | 15 | 22 | $4,284 | $5,140 |
| 2010 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 17 | 15 | 22 | $4,284 | $5,140 |
| 2009 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 17 | 15 | 22 | $4,284 | $5,140 |
| 2009 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 15 | 13 | 19 | $4,949 | $5,939 |
| 2008 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 17 | 15 | 22 | $4,284 | $5,140 |
| 2008 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 15 | 13 | 18 | $5,048 | $6,057 |
| 2007 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 17 | 15 | 22 | $4,284 | $5,140 |
| 2006 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 17 | 14 | 21 | $4,553 | $5,464 |
| 2005 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 17 | 14 | 21 | $4,553 | $5,464 |
| 2004 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 | $4,526 | $5,431 |
| 2003 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 19 | $4,722 | $5,667 |
| 2003 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 2002 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 2002 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 2002 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 2001 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 2001 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 2001 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 2000 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 2000 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 17 | $4,735 | $5,682 |
| 1999 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 1999 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 1999 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 1999 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 1999 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 1999 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 1998 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 1998 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 1997 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 1997 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 1996 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 | $4,526 | $5,431 |
| 1996 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 1995 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1995 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1994 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1994 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1993 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 | $4,526 | $5,431 |
| 1993 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1992 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 19 | $4,526 | $5,431 |
| 1992 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1991 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 17 | 15 | 19 | $4,526 | $5,431 |
| 1991 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1990 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 1990 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1989 Pathfinder 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 15 | 16 | $4,859 | $5,831 |
| 1989 Pathfinder 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Pathfinder Van (cargo) | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1992 Pathfinder Van (cargo) | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Pathfinder FE 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 18 | 15 | 22 | $4,284 | $5,140 |
| 2009 Pathfinder FE 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 18 | 15 | 22 | $4,284 | $5,140 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Pathfinder 4WD SL/Platinum | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 21 | 20 | 23 | $3,529 | $4,235 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Pathfinder Armada 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 8 | 14 | 12 | 17 | $5,422 | $6,507 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2022 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2020 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 22 | 20 | 27 | $3,312 | $3,975 |
| 2019 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 22 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2018 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 22 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2017 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 22 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2016 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 22 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2015 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 22 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2014 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 21 | 19 | 25 | $3,521 | $4,225 |
| 2013 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 21 | 19 | 25 | $3,521 | $4,225 |
| 2012 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 20 | $4,633 | $5,560 |
| 2012 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 15 | 13 | 18 | $5,048 | $6,057 |
| 2011 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 20 | $4,633 | $5,560 |
| 2011 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 15 | 13 | 18 | $5,048 | $6,057 |
| 2010 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 20 | $4,633 | $5,560 |
| 2010 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 14 | 13 | 18 | $5,048 | $6,057 |
| 2009 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 20 | $4,633 | $5,560 |
| 2009 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 14 | 13 | 18 | $5,048 | $6,057 |
| 2008 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 20 | $4,633 | $5,560 |
| 2008 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | $5,312 | $6,375 |
| 2007 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 20 | $4,633 | $5,560 |
| 2006 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 19 | $4,722 | $5,667 |
| 2005 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 14 | 19 | $4,722 | $5,667 |
| 2004 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 2003 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 18 | $4,821 | $5,785 |
| 2003 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 2002 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 13 | 17 | $5,158 | $6,190 |
| 2002 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 17 | $4,735 | $5,682 |
| 2001 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 2001 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 2000 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 2000 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 16 | $5,055 | $6,066 |
| 1999 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1999 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 16 | $5,055 | $6,066 |
| 1998 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1998 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 16 | $5,055 | $6,066 |
| 1997 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1997 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 15 | 17 | $4,735 | $5,682 |
| 1996 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1996 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 16 | 15 | 17 | $4,735 | $5,682 |
| 1995 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1995 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1994 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1994 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1993 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1993 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1992 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1992 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1991 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1991 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1990 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1990 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1989 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 1989 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 14 | 13 | 15 | $5,423 | $6,507 |
| 1989 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | $4,931 | $5,918 |
| 1988 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 16 | 15 | 17 | $4,735 | $5,682 |
| 1988 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 6 | 14 | 14 | 16 | $5,055 | $6,066 |
| 1988 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 14 | 13 | 17 | $5,158 | $6,190 |
| 1987 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,625 | $5,550 |
| 1987 Pathfinder 4WD | Automatic 3-speed | 6 | 14 | 14 | 15 | $5,196 | $6,235 |
| 1987 Pathfinder 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 6 | 14 | 13 | 16 | $5,282 | $6,338 |
Data source: Fuel Economy USA, Reference.