2017 Nissan Frontier 4WD FFVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Pickup Trucks 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
15
MPG
Highway
21
MPG
Combined
17
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 5-spd
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
15
Hwy
21
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-7,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 3/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
521 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
17.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
4L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
4L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
FFV
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline
Alt Fuel
E85

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,962/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,256/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,431/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,649/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,990/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,979/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,933/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,075/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,925/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 17 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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