Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 1987–2026

Nissan Pathfinder

MPG, running costs and specs for the Nissan Pathfinder. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 22 mpg, about $2,623 a year in the US.

Nissan Pathfinder in grey
MPG
22 mpg
2026 official · 10.5 L/100km
A year's gas
$2,623
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
414 miles
70 L tank
Seats
8

What a Pathfinder costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$19.43 per 100 miles$2,623
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

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2025Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2024Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2023Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2022Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2020Petrol10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2019Petrol10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2018Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2017Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2016Petrol10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2016Hybrid8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2015Petrol10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2015Hybrid8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2014Petrol10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2014Hybrid8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2013Diesel9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2013Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2012Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2012Diesel9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2011Diesel9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2011Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2010Diesel9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2010Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2009Diesel10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2009Petrol13.6 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2008Petrol13.5 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2008Diesel10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2007Diesel10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2007Petrol13.5 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2006Petrol13.5 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2006Diesel10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2005Petrol13.5 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2005Diesel10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2004Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2003Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2002Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2001Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2000Diesel8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2000Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
1999Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—

Nissan Pathfinder questions

What MPG does the Nissan Pathfinder get?

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder gets 22 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (10.5 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Nissan Pathfinder cost to run a year in the US?

About $2,623 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Nissan Pathfinder go on a full tank?

About 414 miles (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 trunk?

470 L, for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder S 2WD (US-market petrol).

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