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2001 Nissan Frontier MPG & fuel economy

The 2001 Nissan Frontier is a full-size pickup offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2000 model. Among 12 full-size pickups rated for 2001, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 20 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2001 #5 of 12 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2001 Nissan Frontier's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	24	10.2	9.8
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 2001 Full-Size Pickups

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1Ford Ranger EV58 MPGe $1,566
2Ford Ranger23 MPG $2,022
3Mazda B Pickup23 MPG $2,022
4Toyota Tacoma21 MPG $2,214
5Nissan Frontier21 MPG $2,214
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12Ford F150 CNG13 MPGe $3,346

2001 FrontierOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,530/yr

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

Frontier MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Frontier 2WD	Gas	20 MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Frontier 2WD	Gas	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Frontier V6 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Frontier V6 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Frontier V6 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Frontier V6 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 3.3L 6-cyl supercharged · 4-speed automatic Frontier V6 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950
RWD · 3.3L 6-cyl supercharged · 5-speed manual Frontier V6 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950
4WD/AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl supercharged · 4-speed automatic Frontier V6 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950
4WD/AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl supercharged · 5-speed manual Frontier V6 4WD	Gas	13 MPG	16 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mi

2001 Nissan Frontier vs. rivals

vs Toyota Tacoma 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Frontier saves $111/yr vs Ford Ranger 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Ranger saves $193/yr vs Mazda B Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr B Pickup saves $193/yr vs GMC Sierra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Frontier saves $521/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Frontier saves $521/yr vs Ford Ranger EV 58 MPGe · $1,566/yr Ranger EV saves $648/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2001 Nissan Frontier?

Up to 21 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 15 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2001 Nissan Frontier use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2001 Nissan Frontier?