Nissan Armada MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Armada has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 21 model years, from 2005 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 63 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #57 of 59 (3th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2006 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #61 of 62 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2007 | 4 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #71 of 71 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 4 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #76 of 76 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 4 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #82 of 82 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 4 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #79 of 80 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 4 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #77 of 78 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 4 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #69 of 69 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 4 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #25 of 26 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 4 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #24 of 25 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 4 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #27 of 28 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #26 of 27 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #24 of 25 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #22 of 23 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #23 of 24 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 3 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #25 of 26 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 3 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #27 of 28 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 3 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #26 of 26 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #38 of 38 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #37 of 38 (3th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #44 of 45 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Nissan Armada placed highest in 2019 at #22 of 23, and lowest in 2009 at #82 of 82. It spent 0 of its 21 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 63 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 524 | 3/10 |
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 506 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 524 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 497 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 594 | 2/10 |
| 2024 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 558 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI; LDT | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592 | 2/10 |
| 2023 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI; MDPV | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 594 | 2/10 |
| 2023 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 558 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 593 | 2/10 |
| 2022 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI; MDPV (Curb Weight >6000 lbs) | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 594 | 2/10 |
| 2022 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 558 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 595 | 2/10 |
| 2021 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI; MDPV (Curb Weight >6000 lbs) | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 594 | 2/10 |
| 2021 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 558 | 2/10 |
| 2020 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Regular | SIDI | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 593 | 2/10 |
| 2020 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Regular | SIDI | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 553 | 2/10 |
| 2019 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Regular | SIDI | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 585 | 2/10 |
| 2019 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Regular | SIDI | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 556 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Regular | SIDI | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 587 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Regular | SIDI | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Regular | SIDI | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 588 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Regular | SIDI | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555 | 2/10 |
| 2015 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 623 | 2/10 |
| 2015 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 622 | 2/10 |
| 2015 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 601 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 605 | 3/10 |
| 2014 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 623 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 622 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 601 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 605 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 623 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 622 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 601 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 605 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2012 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2012 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2012 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | 5.6L 8-cyl, FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | 5.6L 8-cyl, FFV | 12 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | RNG390, FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | 5.6L 8-cyl, FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | RNG390, FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | RNG390, FFV | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | RNG420, FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | RNG420, FFV | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 5.60L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.60L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 5.60L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.60L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.60L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.60L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.60L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.60L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 → 2010 | 14 → 15 mpg | +1 mpg | 767 gal |
| 2015 → 2017 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 16 → 18 mpg | +2 mpg | 639 gal |
What Armada fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Nissan Armada burns 639 to 676 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,917 | $2,029 | $113 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,368 | $132 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,706 | $150 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $4,300 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $10,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 18 mpg the Nissan Armada is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $407 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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