2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD.
The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD car class.
Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD is, we have the information you need.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD Get?
First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD gets up to 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 22 miles per gallon on the highway.
The combined average MPG for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD is 17 miles per gallon.
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD?
The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD is $4,350 per year.
That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
If you were to compare a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,250 more on fuel.
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD Consume?
The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD will consume roughly 18 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
Overview
The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD.
| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 22 |
| Combined MPG | 17 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $10,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,350 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 18 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Related Nissan Models from 2012
If you're interested in other Nissan models from 2012, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.
| Model | Combined MPG |
|---|---|
| 370Z | 22 |
| 370Z | 21 |
| 370Z Roadster | 20 |
| 370Z Roadster | 20 |
| Altima | 26 |
| Altima | 22 |
| Altima Coupe | 26 |
| Altima Coupe | 26 |
| Altima Coupe | 23 |
| Altima Coupe | 21 |
| Armada 2WD | 15 |
| Armada 2WD | 15 |
| Armada 4WD | 14 |
| Armada 4WD | 14 |
| Cube | 28 |
| Cube | 27 |
| Frontier 2WD | 19 |
| Frontier 2WD | 21 |
| Frontier 2WD | 17 |
| Frontier 2WD | 17 |
Link To or Reference This Page
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