Nissan averages 26.0 mpg combined across 36 models (1984–2026). The best on record does 121 mpg, the thirstiest 14 — a yearly fuel gap of about $2,426.
What that actually costs
What a Nissan costs to feed, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average combined | 26.0 mpg |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Most frugal on record | 121 mpg — $317 a year |
| Thirstiest on record | 14 mpg — $2,743 a year |
Nissan models by fuel economy
From the most frugal down. The yearly figure is what the fuel actually costs at 12,000 miles.
| Model | Average mpg | Best / Worst engine | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf | 121 / 99 | $346 | |
| Nissan ARIYA | 103 / 101 | $376 | |
| Nissan Versa | 35 / 28 | $1,164 | |
| Nissan Kicks | 33 / 31 | $1,171 | |
| Nissan Kicks Play | 33 / 30 | $1,219 | |
| Nissan Altra | 85 / 20 | $1,235 | |
| Nissan Sentra | 41 / 26 | $1,251 | |
| Nissan Juke | 30 / 29 | $1,311 | |
| Nissan Rogue | 34 / 24 | $1,311 | |
| Nissan Cube | 29 / 28 | $1,357 | |
| Nissan Rogue Sport | 28 / 28 | $1,371 | |
| Nissan NX | 28 / 28 | $1,371 | |
| Nissan PULSAR | 30 / 25 | $1,391 | |
| Nissan Altima | 34 / 21 | $1,444 | |
| Nissan Rogue Select | 25 / 25 | $1,536 | |
| Nissan NV | 25 / 24 | $1,548 | |
| Nissan NV200 | 25 / 24 | $1,548 | |
| Nissan Stanza | 27 / 22 | $1,648 | |
| Nissan Murano | 29 / 20 | $1,745 | |
| Nissan 200SX | 26 / 19 | $1,770 | |
| Nissan Versa Note | 22 / 21 | $1,778 | |
| Nissan Stanza Wagon | 23 / 20 | $1,786 | |
| Nissan 370Z | 22 / 20 | $1,786 | |
| Nissan Maxima | 25 / 19 | $1,786 | |
| Nissan 240SX | 22 / 20 | $1,803 | |
| Nissan Micra | 22 / 19 | $1,837 | |
| Nissan 350Z | 20 / 19 | $1,930 | |
| Nissan Frontier | 22 / 16 | $1,969 | |
| Nissan X-Trail | 20 / 19 | $1,969 | |
| Nissan Quest | 22 / 17 | $2,000 | |
| Nissan 300ZX | 20 / 18 | $2,043 | |
| Nissan GT-R | 19 / 17 | $2,110 | |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 26 / 14 | $2,122 | |
| Nissan Xterra | 19 / 16 | $2,169 | |
| Nissan Titan | 18 / 14 | $2,415 | |
| Nissan Armada | 18 / 14 | $2,494 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Nissan mpg?
26.0 mpg combined across 36 models rated between 1984 and 2026. That averages everything the brand has offered, so a long history of trucks pulls it down.
Which Nissan model is the most economical?
See the table above — models are sorted from the most frugal down, with what each costs in fuel per year.
How much does a Nissan cost to run?
About $1,477 a year in fuel on average, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon.
Why does the average look low for a modern brand?
Because it covers every model year on record, back to the 1980s. Cars built before the mid-2000s were markedly thirstier — that era is included.