Nissan · 2000–2015 · Gas
Nissan Xterra MPG by year
The EPA has rated 16 model years of the Nissan Xterra, from 2000 to 2015. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2004, at 19 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2015 model is 5% less efficient than the best 2000 model (18 vs. 19 MPG). The 2015 model is 28% less efficient than the median small SUV that year (18 vs. 25 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Xterra, 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 Xterra model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 22 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,583 |
| 2014 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 22 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,583 |
| 2013 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 22 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,583 |
| 2012 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 22 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,583 |
| 2011 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 22 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $2,583 |
| 2010 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 20 | 19 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 2009 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 20 | 19 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 2008 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 20 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,735 |
| 2007 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 20 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,735 |
| 2006 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,735 |
| 2005 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 21 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,735 |
| 2004 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 23 | 17 | — | 7 | $2,447 |
| 2003 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 22 | 17 | — | 9 | $2,447 |
| 2002 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 22 | 16.5 | — | 9 | $2,447 |
| 2001 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 22 | 17 | — | 5 | $2,447 |
| 2000 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 22 | 16 | — | 5 | $2,447 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Xterra year has the best fuel economy?
The 2000 Nissan Xterra, rated up to 19 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,447 a year.
Which Nissan Xterra year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2005 model, whose most efficient version is rated 17 MPG combined (about $2,735 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Nissan Xterra?
The 2015 Nissan Xterra is rated up to 18 MPG combined.