2016 Nissan Frontier
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Nissan Frontier is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 6 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100 to $3,800 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 17-21 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 21 / 17 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,100-$3,800 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 426-514 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Frontier costs about $3,100 to $3,800 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,483. Over five years that is about $17,417 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Frontier configuration spends about $4,000 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of small pickup trucks 2wd in this dataset is about 21 MPG. The Frontier sits roughly 2 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Frontier 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Frontier 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Frontier 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Frontier records tailpipe CO₂ of 426-514 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as small pickup trucks 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.