1998 Nissan Pathfinder XE 2WD MT
The 1998 Nissan Pathfinder XE 2WD MT is a 168-hp 3.3-liter V6 SUV with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $23,999 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 168 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 196 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Pathfinder measures 178.6 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,800 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,999 ($47,851 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.3L V6 (VG33E), gas, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 3.3 L |
| Horsepower | 168 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 196 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Injection Type | SFI (Sequential Fuel Injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD (2WD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.58 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.08 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.36 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.81 |
| Reverse | 3.64 |
| Final Drive | 4.36 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid 5-link w/coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.06 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.59 in |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.1 in x 1.10 in, vented |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Tires Front | P235/70R15 |
| Tires Rear | P235/70R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.6 in |
| Width | 68.7 in |
| Height | 67.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 58.3 in |
| Rear Track | 58.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 85 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,800 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars