2017 Nissan Frontier 2WD FFV MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
Is the 2017 Nissan Frontier 2WD FFV good on gas?
At up to 18 MPG combined, the 2017 Nissan Frontier 2WD FFV is worse than average for a Small Pickup Trucks 2WD — that class averages about 20.5 MPG across 517 EPA-tested versions, so it's on the thirsty side for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $3,450 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $288 a month.
2017 Nissan Frontier 2WD FFV trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, RWD | FLEX-FUEL | 18 | $3,450 |
2017 Nissan Frontier 2WD FFV specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 4.0L 6-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Drive type | RWD |
| EPA body class | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Fuel | Flex-fuel |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 494 g/mi |
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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.