This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.

Key takeaways

  • The most efficient car in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class for the 2023 model year is the Ford F150 Pickup 2WD HEV at 25 MPG.
  • EPA estimates this car costs around $8,500 more in fuel over five years than an average new vehicle of the same model year.
  • Requires premium gasoline, which typically adds about 40 to 60 cents per gallon to the EPA's annual fuel cost estimate.

Fuel economy at a glance

These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.

Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).

Combined MPG 18 MPG
City MPG 16 MPG
Highway MPG 21 MPG
Annual fuel cost $3,850
Tailpipe CO₂ 503 g/mi
Fuel type Premium

How the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD compares

The 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD returns 18 combined MPG. Cars in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class for the same model year average 20.6 MPG, which puts this car behind the class average by about 13%.

The most efficient car in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class for the 2023 model year is the Ford F150 Pickup 2WD HEV at 25 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Nissan Titan 2WD alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.

For broader context, the average new car of the 2023 model year (across all classes) returns 33.7 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2023 model year is on its own page.

2023 Nissan Titan 2WD
18 MPG
Class average, 2023
20.6 MPG
Class best, 2023
25 MPG
Average new car, 2023
33.7 MPG

Annual fuel cost across driving patterns

The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for premium gasoline, which is $4.61/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.

The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 833.3 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).

Driving pattern Estimated annual fuel cost
Light driver, 7,500 miles per year $1,925
Average driver, 15,000 miles per year $3,850
Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year $6,417

Year-over-year MPG for the Nissan Titan 2WD

The EPA has rated the Nissan Titan 2WD across 20 model years, from 2004 Nissan Titan 2WD through 2024 Nissan Titan 2WD. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.

Combined MPG has stayed in roughly the same range across the run. The peak rating came with the 2017 Nissan Titan 2WD at 18 MPG.

Year Combined MPG Open year page
2024 17 MPG 2024 Nissan Titan 2WD
2023 18 MPG this page
2022 18 MPG 2022 Nissan Titan 2WD
2021 18 MPG 2021 Nissan Titan 2WD
2020 18 MPG 2020 Nissan Titan 2WD
2019 18 MPG 2019 Nissan Titan 2WD
2018 18 MPG 2018 Nissan Titan 2WD
2017 18 MPG 2017 Nissan Titan 2WD
2015 15 MPG 2015 Nissan Titan 2WD
2014 15 MPG 2014 Nissan Titan 2WD
2013 15 MPG 2013 Nissan Titan 2WD
2012 15 MPG 2012 Nissan Titan 2WD
2011 15 MPG 2011 Nissan Titan 2WD
2010 15 MPG 2010 Nissan Titan 2WD
2009 14 MPG 2009 Nissan Titan 2WD
2008 14 MPG 2008 Nissan Titan 2WD
2007 14 MPG 2007 Nissan Titan 2WD
2006 14 MPG 2006 Nissan Titan 2WD
2005 14 MPG 2005 Nissan Titan 2WD
2004 14 MPG 2004 Nissan Titan 2WD

Compare against other Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD for 2023

If you are cross-shopping the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.

The Chevrolet Silverado 2WD leads this group at 26 MPG, 8 MPG ahead of the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD.

Specifications

The 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD runs a 5.6-liter 8-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (s9), sending power through rear-wheel drive.

Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.

Vehicle class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Engine
5.6L 8-cylinder
Transmission
Automatic (S9)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel type
Premium
Annual petroleum use
16.5 barrels per year

Common questions about the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD

Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD.

  • Is the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD fuel efficient?
    Not particularly. The 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD returns 18 combined MPG, which trails the average car in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class for the same model year by about 13%.
  • What MPG does the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD get?
    The EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD at 18 combined MPG, 16 MPG in city driving, and 21 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is.
  • How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD per year?
    The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,850 for the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade.
  • Does the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD require premium gas?
    Yes. The EPA lists the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD as requiring premium gasoline. Running it on regular can reduce performance and may affect engine warranties, so it is not a recommended way to save at the pump.
  • Has the Nissan Titan 2WD become more fuel efficient over time?
    Combined MPG has stayed close to flat across the run. Both the earliest (2004 Nissan Titan 2WD, 14 MPG) and most recent (2024 Nissan Titan 2WD, 17 MPG) versions sit in the same range.
  • How much CO₂ does the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD emit?
    Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 503 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 7,545 kilograms of CO₂.
  • What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD?
    City driving returns 16 MPG and highway driving returns 21 MPG, a gap of 5 MPG. The two figures are close enough that the car will hold its rated efficiency well across most driving patterns.
  • What engine is in the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD?
    The 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD has a 5.6-liter 8-cylinder engine (EPA description: SIDI).
  • What transmission and drivetrain does the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD have?
    The 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD comes with a automatic (s9) transmission and rear-wheel drive.
  • How does the 2023 Nissan Titan 2WD compare to the best car in its class?
    The most efficient car in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class for the 2023 model year is the Ford F150 Pickup 2WD HEV at 25 combined MPG. The Nissan Titan 2WD returns 18 MPG, a gap of 7 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.