Against 218 other V8 cars rated 2022–2024, the Titan sits right on their 16.9 mpg average.
Every Nissan Titan engine, compared
The Nissan Titan was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L 8-cyl | 13.9 / 19 | 2004–2024 | $2,415 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford F-150 gets 21.4 mpg, the RAM 1500 21 mpg and the Chevrolet Silverado 21.3 mpg, next to 17 mpg for the 2024 Titan. The Titan costs the most of them to run: $465 a year more than the Ford F-150.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2024) | $0.188 |
| Fuel per year | $2,259 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,295 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2022–2024 | −$13 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,170 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2024 Nissan Titan gives up 6 mpg in town: 21 on the highway against 15 in the city, $731 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2024) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Titan changed over the years
The Titan peaked in 2023 at 18 mpg (16 city, 21 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2008 at 14 — 4 mpg apart, or $610 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2024 car does 17.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2023 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2022 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2021 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2020 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2019 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2018 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2017 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2015 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2014 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2012 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2011 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2010 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2009 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2008 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2007 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2006 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2005 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2004 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 20 EPA ratings of the Nissan Titan — 1 engine across 2004–2024. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,170. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2024 Nissan Titan get?
17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2004 the Titan has averaged 15.9 mpg.
Is the 2024 Titan more efficient than the 2023?
No: 17 against 18 mpg combined, about $126 a year more to run.
Which Titan year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023, at 18 mpg combined (16 city, 21 highway).
Does the Titan get better gas mileage than the Ford F-150?
No: 17 mpg for the 2024 Titan against 21.4 for the 2025 Ford F-150, about $465 a year more to run.
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