Nissan Truck Cab Chassis MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Truck Cab Chassis has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1985 to 1989. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (1985) and its thirstiest returned 11 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 11 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 14 mpg | 13 mpg | #13 of 16 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1986 | 3 | 14 mpg | 11 mpg | #13 of 16 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1987 | 2 | 13 mpg | 11 mpg | #13 of 15 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1988 | 2 | 13 mpg | 11 mpg | #17 of 18 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1989 | 2 | 13 mpg | 11 mpg | #18 of 20 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Nissan Truck Cab Chassis placed highest in 1985 at #13 of 16, and lowest in 1989 at #18 of 20. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1988 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1988 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1987 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1987 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1986 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1986 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 13 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 14 | 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. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 1987 | 14 → 13 mpg | -1 mpg | 885 gal |
What Truck Cab Chassis fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1989 Nissan Truck Cab Chassis burns 885 to 1045 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 | $2,654 | $3,136 | $483 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,659 | $563 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $4,182 | $643 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1989 model year is $4,800 to $5,650 a year in fuel, or $17,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Across the 93 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 13 mpg the Nissan Truck Cab Chassis is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,267 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD 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.