1998 Nissan Quest MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1998 Nissan Quest.

The 1998 Nissan Quest runs on regular gasoline and is in the Special Purpose 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 1998 Nissan Quest is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1998 Nissan Quest Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1998 Nissan Quest gets up to 16 miles per gallon in the city, and 21 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1998 Nissan Quest is 18 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1998 Nissan Quest?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1998 Nissan Quest is $3,500 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 1998 Nissan Quest to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1998 Nissan Quest Consume?

The 1998 Nissan Quest will consume roughly 17 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 1998 Nissan Quest.

City MPG16
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Nissan Models from 1998

If you're interested in other Nissan models from 1998, 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.

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