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1998 Nissan Frontier MPG & fuel economy

The 1998 Nissan Frontier is a full-size pickup offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 22 MPG. Among 15 full-size pickups rated for 1998, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1998 #1 of 15 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1998 Nissan Frontier's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2410.29.8
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1998 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Nissan Frontier22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Ford Ranger21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Mazda B Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Dodge Dakota Pickup20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Toyota Truck/T10019 MPG $2,447
  6. 15Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel15 MPG $3,700
1998 FrontierOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Frontier MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Frontier 2WD		 Gas 20 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Frontier 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Frontier 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1998 Nissan Frontier vs. rivals

vs Ford Ranger 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Frontier saves $101/yr vs Mazda B Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Frontier saves $101/yr vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Frontier saves $211/yr vs Toyota Truck/T100 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Frontier saves $334/yr vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Frontier saves $470/yr vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Frontier saves $470/yr vs Chevrolet S10 Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Sonoma 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Hombre Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1998 Nissan Frontier?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 17 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1998 Nissan Frontier use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1998 Nissan Frontier?

The 1998 Nissan Frontier's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1998 Nissan Frontier per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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