Nissan Pathfinder Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Nissan Pathfinder is classified by the EPA as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Nissan Pathfinder Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Nissan Pathfinder Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Nissan Pathfinder?
The EPA classifies the Nissan Pathfinder as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Nissan Pathfinder considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD), the Nissan Pathfinder is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.