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2016 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder is a small SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 32nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #32 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 2016 Small SUVs

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1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
5Honda HR-V31 MPG $1,500
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32Nissan Pathfinder23 MPG $2,022
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60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800

2016 PathfinderOther small SUVsClass median: $1,956/yr

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

Pathfinder MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · CVT Pathfinder 2WD	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
4WD · 3.5L 6-cyl · CVT Pathfinder 4WD	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
4WD · 3.5L 6-cyl · CVT Pathfinder 4WD Platinum	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 390 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2016 Nissan Pathfinder vs. rivals

vs Kia Sportage 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Santa Fe 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Pilot 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sorento 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sorento saves $84/yr vs Ford Edge 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Edge saves $84/yr vs Mazda CX-9 24 MPG · $1,938/yr CX-9 saves $84/yr vs Toyota Highlander 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Pathfinder saves $92/yr vs Dodge Journey 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Pathfinder saves $193/yr vs Volkswagen Tiguan 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Pathfinder saves $554/yr vs Jeep Wrangler 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Pathfinder saves $562/yr vs Buick Envision 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Pathfinder saves $671/yr vs Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell 50 MPGe · $10,800/yr Pathfinder saves $8,778/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?