2016 Nissan Xterra Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2016 Nissan Xterra Specs at a Glance
The 2016 Nissan Xterra gets 18 mpg combined on the 4.0L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,387 lbs, measures 178.3 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 17 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 18 mpg (16 city / 22 hwy)
- Best configuration: 4.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 5-spd · other 2016 trims rate 17–18 mpg combined
- Engine
- 4.0L 6-cyl
- 4.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 5-spd
- Curb weight
- 4,387 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: XTERRA 4DR SUV 4WD
- Length
- 178.3 in · 72.8 in wide · 74.8 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
View details →Engine Specifications
Engine Specs for every year and trim
View details →Annual Fuel Cost
Fuel Cost for every year and trim
View details →Transmission Specifications
Transmission for every year and trim
View details →Drivetrain & Drive Type
Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Nissan Xterra — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 · 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 · 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 · 4.0L | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
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Nissan Xterra — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Nissan Xterra?
The Nissan Xterra is EPA-rated at up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway).
What engine does the 2015 Nissan Xterra have?
The Nissan Xterra uses a 4.0L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic 5-spd transmission.
What years of the Nissan Xterra are covered here?
This page documents 3 verified Nissan Xterra configurations across model years 2015–2015.
How many engine options does the Nissan Xterra have?
Across every year on record the Nissan Xterra uses one displacement, 4L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2015 Nissan Xterra front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Nissan Xterra appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2015 record on Rear-Wheel Drive.