Nissan · 1985–1986 · Diesel

Nissan Truck Diesel MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Nissan Truck Diesel, from 1985 to 1986. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1986 model is 12% more efficient than the median small pickup that year (27 vs. 24 MPG).

Most efficient year198627 MPG combined
Latest (1986)27 MPG$2,056/yr to fuel
First rated (1985)27 MPG$2,056/yr at today's prices
Model years rated23 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Truck Diesel, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Truck Diesel model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1986 Diesel 27 MPG 26 / 30 24 — 1 $2,056
1985 Diesel 27 MPG
lowest 26
26 / 30 25.5 — 2 $2,056

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare Truck Diesel model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Nissan Truck Diesel year has the best fuel economy?

The 1985 Nissan Truck Diesel, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, that works out to about $2,056 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Nissan Truck Diesel?

The 1986 Nissan Truck Diesel is rated up to 27 MPG combined.

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