Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 1987–2026
Nissan Pathfinder
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Nissan Pathfinder. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 10.5 L/100km, about $3,396 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 10.5 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's petrol
- $3,396
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 667 km
- 70 L tank
- Seats
- 8
What a Pathfinder costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $30.87 per 100 km | $3,396 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $25.36 per 100 km | $2,815 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £29.47 per 100 miles | £2,063 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $19.43 per 100 miles | $2,623 |
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.
R53, fifth generation, 2021–2025
Specs for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder S 2WD (US-market petrol); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- R53, fifth generation
- Built
- 2021-2025
- Built in
- United States
- Seats
- 8
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,022 mm
- Width
- 1,979 mm
- Height
- 1,798 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,901 mm
- Ground clearance
- 180 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,958 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 2,676 kg
- Boot
- 470 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 2,268 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,588 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 212 kW
- Torque
- 351 Nm
- Gearbox
- 9-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10.2 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★☆
- Airbags
- 10
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
R52, 2013–2021
Specs for the 3.5 V6 ST; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- R52
- Built
- 2013-2021
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,008 mm
- Width
- 1,960 mm
- Height
- 1,793 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,853 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,172 kg
- Boot
- 453 L
- Towing (braked)
- 2,700 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 209 kW
- Torque
- 351 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10.1 L/100km
- CO₂
- 190 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 73 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2013
- Airbags
- 6
R51, 2005–2012
Specs for the 4.0 V6 ST; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- R51
- Built
- 2005-2012
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,890 mm
- Width
- 1,905 mm
- Height
- 1,844 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,876 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,057 kg
- Boot
- 460 L
- Towing (braked)
- 3,000 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,954 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 198 kW
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 12.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 79 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2007
R50, 1996–2004
Specs for the 3.3 V6 ST; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- R50
- Built
- 1996-2004
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,641 mm
- Width
- 1,819 mm
- Height
- 1,750 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,950 kg
- Boot
- 433 L
- Towing (braked)
- 2,270 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.3 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,274 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 266 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 13.9 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 80 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 13.6 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.5 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 13.5 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 13.5 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 13.5 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Diesel | 8.9 L/100km | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
Nissan Pathfinder questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder uses 10.5 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Nissan Pathfinder cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $3,396 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Nissan Pathfinder go on a full tank?
About 667 km from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Nissan Pathfinder tow?
1,588 kg braked, for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder S 2WD (US-market petrol).
How big is the Nissan Pathfinder's boot?
470 L, for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder S 2WD (US-market petrol).
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