The Nissan Juke does 29.3 mpg combined (27.3 city, 32 highway), which works out to about $1,311 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Nissan Juke engine, compared
The Nissan Juke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 27.3 / 32 | 2011–2017 | $1,311 |
What that actually costs
The Nissan Juke burns a gallon every 29.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 410 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.109 |
| Fuel per year | $1,311 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,555 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$183 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,621 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Nissan Juke gives up 4.7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 32 out there against 27.3 in town, a 17% drop worth $207 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 27.3 mpg | $1,407 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 32 mpg | $1,200 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4.7 mpg (17%) | Typical for its type |
How the Juke changed over the years
The Juke peaked in 2016 at 30 mpg (27 city, 33 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2017 at 29 — 1 mpg apart, or $44 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2017 car does 29. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 28 / 32 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2016 | 27 / 33 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2015 | 28 / 33 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2014 | 27 / 31 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2013 | 27 / 31 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2012 | 27 / 32 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2011 | 27 / 32 | 1 | $1,324 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Nissan Juke — 1 engine across 2011–2017. 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 $2,621. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Nissan Juke get?
29.3 mpg combined on average — 27.3 in the city and 32 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2011–2017.
How much does a Nissan Juke cost in fuel per year?
About $1,311 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,555 over five years, or 0.109 dollars a mile.
Which Juke engine is the most economical?
The 1.6L 4-cyl at 29.3 mpg.
Is the Juke good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Juke figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Nissan Juke is $2,621 against the $1,311 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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