Nissan Pathfinder Platinum MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Pathfinder Platinum has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2015 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #55 of 71 (23th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #61 of 72 (15th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #63 of 78 (19th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #78 of 94 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #86 of 93 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #99 of 111 (11th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #42 of 126 (67th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #77 of 166 (54th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #95 of 192 (51th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #100 of 191 (48th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | 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 Pathfinder Platinum placed highest in 2022 at #42 of 126, and lowest in 2026 at #100 of 191. It spent 3 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 408 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 400 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 400 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 399 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 414 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 424 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 424 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 415 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 422 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2022 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
What Pathfinder Platinum fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum burns 523 to 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,850 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 22 mpg the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $339 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Nissan nameplates
Every Nissan model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.