Nissan Pathfinder Van (cargo) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Pathfinder Van (cargo) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1992 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (1992) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1992). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #15 of 22 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1995 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #13 of 22 (43th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Nissan Pathfinder Van (cargo) placed highest in 1995 at #13 of 22, and lowest in 1992 at #15 of 22. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
What Pathfinder Van (cargo) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder Van (cargo) burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1995 model year is $4,150 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $9,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans
Across the 45 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, the median best combined rating is 17 mpg. At 15 mpg the Nissan Pathfinder Van (cargo) is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $316 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Vans 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.