Against 476 other 4-cyl cars rated 2015–2017, the Juke beats their 27.4 mpg average by 1.6 mpg, about $77 a year.
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Kia Soul gets 27.7 mpg, the Subaru Impreza 31.7 mpg and the Honda Fit 36 mpg, next to 29 mpg for the 2017 Juke.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2017) | $0.110 |
| Fuel per year | $1,324 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,620 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2015–2017 | −$77 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,621 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2017 Nissan Juke gives up 4 mpg in town: 32 on the highway against 28 in the city, $171 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2017) | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 32 mpg | $1,200 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (14%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
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.
| 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 2017 Nissan Juke get?
29 mpg combined, 28 city and 32 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2011 the Juke has averaged 29.3 mpg.
Is the 2017 Juke more efficient than the 2016?
No: 29 against 30 mpg combined, about $44 a year more to run.
Which Juke year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016, at 30 mpg combined (27 city, 33 highway).
Does the Juke get better gas mileage than the Kia Soul?
Yes: 29 mpg for the 2017 Juke against 27.7 for the 2018 Kia Soul, about $62 a year less to run.
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