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2003 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 66 SUVs rated for 2003, it ranks 33rd 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 14 MPG city · 19 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, 2003 #33 of 66 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Nissan Pathfinder's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway198.112.4
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2003 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV78 MPGe $1,161
  2. 2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Honda CR-V22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Suzuki Vitara22 MPG $2,114
  6. 33Nissan Pathfinder16 MPG $2,906
  7. 66Land Rover Discovery12 MPG $4,938
2003 PathfinderOther SUVsClass median: $2,906/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 · 3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Pathfinder 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pathfinder 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Pathfinder 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Pathfinder 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2003 Nissan Pathfinder vs. rivals

vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Bravada 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Mountaineer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Envoy 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Axiom 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Ascender 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Yukon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pathfinder saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pathfinder saves $194/yr vs Dodge Durango 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pathfinder saves $194/yr vs Kia Sorento 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pathfinder saves $194/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder?

The 2003 Nissan Pathfinder's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 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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