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

2015–2026 model years39 variantsUp to 26 MPG combined
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2026 Nissan Pathfinder Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder gets 23 mpg combined on the 3.5L 4-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 6,000 lbs, weighs 4,594 lbs, measures 197.2 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 21 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
23 mpg (21 city / 26 hwy)
Best configuration: 3.5L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S9) · other 2026 trims rate 21–23 mpg combined
Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
3.5L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S9)
Max towing
6,000 lbs
Maximum when properly equipped
Curb weight
4,594 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: PATHFINDER SL/PLATINUM 4DR SUV
Length
197.2 in · 78 in wide · 70.9 in tall
Wheelbase
114.2 in
Fuel tank
18.5 gal
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2026 Nissan Pathfinder trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive202321
Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive202522
Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive212623
Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive212723

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Nissan Pathfinder 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
2022–2026193.5L4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel DriveSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD23
2015–2020202.5L, 3.5L4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel DriveSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD26

Nissan Pathfinder — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive202321Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive202522Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive212623Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive212723Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive212723Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive202321Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive202522Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive212723Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive202321Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive202522Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive202522Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive212723Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive202321Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive212623Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive212723Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel Drive202522Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive202722Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive192621Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive192622Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive192621Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive192622Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive192621Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive192622Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive192621Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive192622Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive192621Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive252826Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive252726Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive192622Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel Drive192621Regular Gasoline

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Nissan Pathfinder — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder?

The Nissan Pathfinder is EPA-rated at up to 26 MPG combined (25 city / 28 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2015 model year.

What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder?

When properly equipped, the Nissan Pathfinder tows up to 6,000 lbs (With Tow Package).

What engine does the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder have?

The Nissan Pathfinder uses a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Nissan Pathfinder are covered here?

This page documents 39 verified Nissan Pathfinder configurations across model years 2015–2026.

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

The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder holds the highest combined rating at 26 MPG; the 2016 sits lowest at 23 MPG, a difference of 3 MPG (about 13%) across the 11 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Nissan Pathfinder have?

The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Nissan Pathfinder — 2.5L, 3.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

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

The Nissan Pathfinder appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on 4-Wheel Drive.

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