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2026 Nissan Frontier Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2026 model years57 variantsUp to 21 MPG combined
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2026 Nissan Frontier Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Nissan Frontier gets 21 mpg combined on the 3.8L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 6,720 lbs, weighs 4,806 lbs, measures 224 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 18 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
21 mpg (19 city / 24 hwy)
Best configuration: 3.8L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S9) · other 2026 trims rate 18–21 mpg combined
Engine
3.8L 6-cyl
3.8L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S9)
Max towing
6,720 lbs
Maximum when properly equipped
Curb weight
4,806 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: FRONTIER CREW CAB
Length
224 in · 72.8 in wide · 72 in tall
Wheelbase
139.8 in
Fuel tank
21.1 gal
NHTSA overall
4-star (2022)

2026 Nissan Frontier trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172119
Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive162018
Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Rear-Wheel Drive192421

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Nissan Frontier Generations

Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.

YearsVariantsEnginesDriveClassBest MPG
2020–2026213.8LPart-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD21
2015–2019362.5L, 4.0L4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD21

Nissan Frontier — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172119Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive162018Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Rear-Wheel Drive192421Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Rear-Wheel Drive192421Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172119Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive162018Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive182220Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Rear-Wheel Drive182421Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive182119Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Rear-Wheel Drive182421Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172119Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive162118Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive182220Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172119Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Rear-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172119Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Rear-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172319Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Rear-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Rear-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L6 · 3.8LAutomatic (S9)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172319Regular Gasoline
2019Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive172219Regular Gasoline
2019Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive152117Regular Gasoline
2019Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive162319Regular Gasoline
2019Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive152117Regular Gasoline
2019Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive162218Regular Gasoline
2019Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive192321Regular Gasoline
2019Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LManual 6-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive162118Regular Gasoline
2019Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive162219Regular Gasoline
2018Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive172219Regular Gasoline
2018Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive152117Regular Gasoline
2018Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive162319Regular Gasoline
2018Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive162218Regular Gasoline
2018Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive152117Regular Gasoline
2018Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive192321Regular Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LManual 6-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive162118Regular Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive162219Regular Gasoline
2017Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive172219Regular Gasoline
2017Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive152117Regular Gasoline
2017Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive152117Regular Gasoline
2017Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive162218Regular Gasoline
2017Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive162319Regular Gasoline
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive192321Regular Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LManual 6-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive162118Regular Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive162219Regular Gasoline
2016Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive172219Regular Gasoline
2016Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive152117Regular Gasoline
2016Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive162218Regular Gasoline
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive192321Regular Gasoline
2016Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive172219Regular Gasoline
2016Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LManual 6-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive162118Regular Gasoline
2015Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive172319Regular Gasoline
2015Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel Drive152117Regular Gasoline
2015Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive162218Regular Gasoline
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LManual 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive192321Regular Gasoline
2015Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive172219Regular Gasoline
2015Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LManual 6-spd4-Wheel Drive162118Regular Gasoline

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Nissan Frontier — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Nissan Frontier?

The Nissan Frontier is EPA-rated at up to 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway).

What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Nissan Frontier?

When properly equipped, the Nissan Frontier tows up to 6,720 lbs (3.8L V6 with Tow Package).

What engine does the 2026 Nissan Frontier have?

The Nissan Frontier uses a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Nissan Frontier are covered here?

This page documents 57 verified Nissan Frontier configurations across model years 2015–2026.

Which model year of the Nissan Frontier is the most fuel efficient?

The 2026 Nissan Frontier holds the highest combined rating at 21 MPG; the 2020 sits lowest at 20 MPG, a difference of 1 MPG (about 5%) across the 12 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Nissan Frontier have?

The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Nissan Frontier — 2.5L, 3.8L, 4L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2026 Nissan Frontier front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Nissan Frontier appears in 3 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on Part-time 4-Wheel Drive.

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