Nissan · 1985–1997 · Gas
Nissan Truck MPG by year
The EPA has rated 12 model years of the Nissan Truck, from 1985 to 1997. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1997 model is 20% less efficient than the best 1985 model (20 vs. 25 MPG). The 1997 model is 13% less efficient than the median small pickup that year (20 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Truck, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Truck model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 23 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,325 |
| 1996 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 24 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 1995 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 15 |
19 / 24 | 22 | — | 7 | $2,214 |
| 1994 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 22 | 20 | — | 7 | $2,447 |
| 1993 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 15 |
21 / 25 | 22 | — | 7 | $2,114 |
| 1992 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 15 |
21 / 25 | 22 | — | 7 | $2,114 |
| 1991 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 15 |
21 / 25 | 22 | — | 7 | $2,114 |
| 1989 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 11 |
19 / 24 | 21.5 | — | 10 | $2,214 |
| 1988 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 11 |
19 / 24 | 23 | — | 10 | $2,214 |
| 1987 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 11 |
19 / 24 | 23 | — | 9 | $2,214 |
| 1986 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 11 |
23 / 29 | 24 | — | 14 | $1,860 |
| 1985 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 13 |
23 / 29 | 25.5 | — | 9 | $1,860 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Truck year has the best fuel economy?
The 1985 Nissan Truck, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,860 a year.
Which Nissan Truck year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1994 model, whose most efficient version is rated 19 MPG combined (about $2,447 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Nissan Truck?
The 1997 Nissan Truck is rated up to 20 MPG combined.