Against 373 other 4-cyl cars rated 2012–2014, the Cube sits right on their 27.1 mpg average.
Every Nissan Cube engine, compared
The Nissan Cube 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 26.5 / 30.2 | 2009–2014 | $1,357 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Suzuki SX4 gets 28 mpg, the Fiat 500L 28 mpg and the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 29 mpg, next to 28 mpg for the 2014 Cube.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2014) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2012–2014 | −$46 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,183 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2014 Nissan Cube gives up 4 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 26 in the city, $197 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2014) | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (15%) | Typical for its type |
How the Cube changed over the years
The Cube peaked in 2010 at 29 mpg (27 city, 31 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2014 at 28 — 1 mpg apart, or $47 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2014 car does 28.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 26 / 30 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2013 | 26 / 30 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2012 | 26 / 30 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2011 | 26 / 30 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2010 | 27 / 31 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2009 | 28 / 30 | 1 | $1,324 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Nissan Cube — 1 engine across 2009–2014. 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 $2,183. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2014 Nissan Cube get?
28 mpg combined, 26 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2009 the Cube has averaged 28.3 mpg.
Is the 2014 Cube more efficient than the 2013?
About the same: 28 against 28 mpg combined.
Which Cube year has the best gas mileage?
The 2010, at 29 mpg combined (27 city, 31 highway).
Does the Cube get better gas mileage than the Suzuki SX4?
About the same: 28 mpg for the 2014 Cube against 28 for the 2013 Suzuki SX4.
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