2009 Nissan Frontier Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity
Fuel tank capacity
21.1gal · 80 L
The 2009 Nissan Frontier has a fuel tank capacity of 21.1 gallons (80 liters) on every trim.
A full tank is good for roughly 401–485 highway miles or 317–401 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.
21.1 gal · Bigger than 62% of 2009 models we list.
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2009 Nissan Frontier fuel tank capacity by trim
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- Drive
- no difference
- Cab
- no difference
- Bed
- no difference
- Engine
- no difference
All 27 trims
MPG and range are city / highway.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Tank | MPG city / hwy | Range city / hwy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| LE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| LE 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD MPG 15 / 20Range 317 / 422 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 20 | 317 / 422 mi | |
| LE 4dr Crew Cab 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD MPG 15 / 20Range 317 / 422 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 20 | 317 / 422 mi | |
| LE 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| LE 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD MPG 15 / 20Range 317 / 422 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 20 | 317 / 422 mi | |
| PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD MPG 15 / 20Range 317 / 422 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 20 | 317 / 422 mi | |
| PRO-4X 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| PRO-4X 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 6M · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 6M | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| PRO-4X 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD MPG 15 / 20Range 317 / 422 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 20 | 317 / 422 mi | |
| SE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| SE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 6M · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 6M | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| SE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| SE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 6M · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 6M | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| SE 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD MPG 15 / 20Range 317 / 422 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 20 | 317 / 422 mi | |
| SE 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 6M · RWD MPG 16 / 20Range 338 / 422 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 6M | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 16 / 20 | 338 / 422 mi | |
| SE 4dr Crew Cab 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD MPG 15 / 20Range 317 / 422 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 20 | 317 / 422 mi | |
| SE 4dr Crew Cab 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 6M · RWD MPG 16 / 20Range 338 / 422 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 6M | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 16 / 20 | 338 / 422 mi | |
| SE 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| SE 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 6M · 4WD MPG 15 / 19Range 317 / 401 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 6M | 4WD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 19 | 317 / 401 mi | |
| SE 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB 2.5L 4cyl 5A · RWD MPG 17 / 22Range 359 / 464 mi | 2.5L 4cyl 5A | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 17 / 22 | 359 / 464 mi | |
| SE 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB 2.5L 4cyl 5M · RWD MPG 19 / 23Range 401 / 485 mi | 2.5L 4cyl 5M | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 19 / 23 | 401 / 485 mi | |
| SE 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD MPG 15 / 20Range 317 / 422 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 15 / 20 | 317 / 422 mi | |
| SE 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 6M · RWD MPG 16 / 20Range 338 / 422 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 6M | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 16 / 20 | 338 / 422 mi | |
| XE 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB 2.5L 4cyl 5A · RWD MPG 17 / 22Range 359 / 464 mi | 2.5L 4cyl 5A | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 17 / 22 | 359 / 464 mi | |
| XE 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB 2.5L 4cyl 5M · RWD MPG 19 / 23Range 401 / 485 mi | 2.5L 4cyl 5M | RWD | 21.1 gal80 L | 19 / 23 | 401 / 485 mi | |
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Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 2009 Nissan Frontier goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 16 MPG, a full 21.1-gallon tank covers about 338 miles.
| Gauge | Gallons | Highway miles | City miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 21.1 | 401 | 317 |
| 3/4 | 15.8 | 301 | 237 |
| 1/2 | 10.6 | 200 | 158 |
| 1/4 | 5.3 | 100 | 79 |
| 1/8 | 2.6 | 50 | 40 |
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 938 gallons, roughly 44 full tanks.
In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 20.6 MPG in the Frontier (6 drivers), about 435 miles on a full 21.1-gallon tank.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
- EPA combined
- 16–21 MPG
- Tailpipe CO2
- 423–555 g/mi
- Source
- EPA ratings
What it costs to fill up a 2009 Nissan Frontier
$90.10 to fill the 21.1-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.
| Tank | Fuel | US avg / gal | From empty | From 1/4 tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.1 gal | Regular | $4.27 | $90.10 | $67.57 |
By region, 21.1-gallon tank
| Region | Regular / gal | Fill from empty |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast | $4.02 | $84.82 |
| Midwest | $4.27 | $90.10 |
| Gulf CoastLowest | $3.70 | $78.07 |
| Rocky Mountain | $4.46 | $94.11 |
| West Coast | $5.42 | $114.36 |
| CaliforniaHighest | $5.89 | $124.28 |
Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.
Your own price
- 21.1-gallon tank$90.10
- A year of driving (15,000 mi)$4,003
Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.
Frontier tank size in other years
The 2009 Frontier uses the same 21.1 gal tank as every Frontier since 2005.
| Model year | Tank | Longest highway range |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Frontier | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| 2013 Frontier | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| 2012 Frontier | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| 2011 Frontier | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| 2010 Frontier | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| 2009 Frontier | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| 2008 Frontier | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| 2007 Frontier | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| 2006 Frontier | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| 2005 Frontier | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| 2004 Frontier | 15.9–19.4 gal | 388 mi |
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2009 Nissan Frontier vs similar 2009 pickups
At 21.1 gallons, the Frontier's largest tank ranks third of the five 2009 pickups compared here. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac carries the most (22.5 gal) and the Toyota Tacoma the least (21.0 gal).
| 2009 model | Tank | Longest highway range |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 22.5 gal | 473 mi |
| Honda Ridgeline | 22.0 gal | 440 mi |
| Nissan Frontier | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| Suzuki Equator | 21.1 gal | 485 mi |
| Toyota Tacoma | 21.0 gal | 546 mi |
Other 2009 pickups of a similar size, one model per brand.
2009 Nissan Frontier fuel system recalls
None of the 3 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2009 Nissan Frontier involve the fuel system.
2009 Nissan Frontier fuel pump and gauge parts
NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 2009 Nissan Frontier, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2009 Nissan Frontier?
The 2009 Nissan Frontier holds 21.1 gallons (80 liters) on every trim we list.
How many gallons and liters does the 2009 Nissan Frontier gas tank hold?
The 2009 Nissan Frontier tank holds 80 liters, or 21.1 gallons in US gallons.
Does 4WD change the 2009 Nissan Frontier gas tank?
No. RWD and 4WD versions of the 2009 Nissan Frontier use the same 21.1 gal tank.
How far can a 2009 Nissan Frontier go on a full tank?
About 401–485 miles on the highway and 317–401 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 2009 Nissan Frontier go on a quarter tank?
About 100 highway miles or 79 in town from the 21.1-gallon tank, which has roughly 5.3 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
How many miles does a 2009 Nissan Frontier really get on a tank?
Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 20.6 MPG in the 2009 Nissan Frontier (6 drivers), which works out to about 435 miles on a full 21.1-gallon tank.
What gas does the 2009 Nissan Frontier take?
Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 2009 Nissan Frontier?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 21.1-gallon tank from empty costs $90.10. It ranges from $78.07 in the Gulf Coast to $124.28 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2009 Nissan Frontier?
About 131 pounds for the 21.1-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Does the 2009 Nissan Frontier have a bigger gas tank than the Suzuki Equator?
No, they match: both top out at 21.1 gallons in 2009.
Has the 2009 Nissan Frontier had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
No. None of the 3 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2009 Nissan Frontier involve the fuel system.
Sources
- Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
- MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
- Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
- Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Nissan fuel system recalls).
- Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).
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