Petrol · 1998–2027
Nissan Frontier
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Nissan Frontier. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 12.4 L/100km: 23 mpg UK, 19 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 12.4 L/100km
- 2027 official
- UK mpg
- 23 mpg
- US mpg
- 19 mpg
- On a full tank
- 646 km
- 80 L tank
What a Frontier costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $36.40 per 100 km | $4,004 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $29.89 per 100 km | $3,317 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £34.75 per 100 miles | £2,432 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $22.91 per 100 miles | $3,093 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Frontier ranks
D41, 2022–2027
Specs for the 3.8 V6 crew cab; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- D41
- Built
- 2022-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Towing (braked)
- 2,948 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.8 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,799 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 231 kW
- Torque
- 381 Nm
- Gearbox
- 9-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 80 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
D40, 2005–2021
Specs for the 2020 Nissan Frontier S King Cab 4x2 (US-market; base petrol variant); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- D40 generation (final model year; 2020 powertrain update)
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,219 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,198 mm
- Ground clearance
- 249 mm
- Turning circle
- 13.3 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,896 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.8 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,799 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 231 kW
- Torque
- 381 Nm
- Gearbox
- 9-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 79.9 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- No
Ownership
- Tyres
- 265/70 R16
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- No
- Android Auto
- No
- Adaptive cruise control
- No
D22, 1998–2004
Specs for the 3.3 V6 crew cab; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- D22
- Built
- 1998-2004
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Engine
- Engine
- 3.3 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,275 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 127 kW
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 73 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
Nissan Frontier questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan Frontier?
The 2027 Nissan Frontier uses 12.4 L/100km by its official figures: 23 mpg in UK gallons and 19 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Nissan Frontier cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $4,004 in New Zealand, $3,317 in Australia, £2,432 in United Kingdom, $3,093 in United States.
How far does a Nissan Frontier go on a full tank?
About 646 km (402 miles) from its 80 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Nissan Frontier tow?
2,948 kg braked, for the 3.8 V6 crew cab.
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