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1997 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Nissan Pathfinder is a special purpose vehicle offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1996 model. Among 44 special purpose vehicles rated for 1997, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 15 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #25 of 44 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Nissan Pathfinder's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway187.713.1
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1997 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Geo Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Honda CR-V21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Mitsubishi Montero Sport21 MPG $2,214
  6. 25Nissan Pathfinder16 MPG $2,906
  7. 44Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1997 PathfinderOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,583/yr

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

Pathfinder MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Pathfinder 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pathfinder 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Pathfinder 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pathfinder 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

1997 Nissan Pathfinder vs. rivals

vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Bravada 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda MPV 17 MPG · $2,735/yr MPV saves $171/yr vs GMC Yukon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pathfinder saves $194/yr vs Isuzu Trooper 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pathfinder saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pathfinder saves $194/yr vs Ford Expedition 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pathfinder saves $194/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder?

The 1997 Nissan Pathfinder's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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