Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2023 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #151 of 166 (9th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #157 of 176 (11th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #177 of 194 (9th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #117 of 191 (39th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 Rock Creek placed highest in 2026 at #117 of 191, and lowest in 2025 at #177 of 194. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 422 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 418 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 418 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 418 | 4/10 |
What Pathfinder Rock Creek fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 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 21 mpg the Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $426 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.