Against 517 other 4-cyl cars rated 2019–2021, the NV trails their 27 mpg average by 2 mpg, about $114 a year.
Every Nissan NV engine, compared
The Nissan NV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 25.8 | 2013–2021 | $1,548 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2021) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2019–2021 | +$114 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,522 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2021 Nissan NV gives up 2 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 24 in the city, $123 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2021) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +2 mpg (8%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the NV changed over the years
The NV peaked in 2021 at 25 mpg (24 city, 26 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2014 at 24 — 1 mpg apart, or $64 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2020 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2019 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2018 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2017 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2016 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2015 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2014 | 24 / 25 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2013 | 24 / 25 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Nissan NV — 1 engine across 2013–2021. 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 $2,522. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2021 Nissan NV get?
25 mpg combined, 24 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2013 the NV has averaged 24.8 mpg.
Is the 2021 NV more efficient than the 2020?
About the same: 25 against 25 mpg combined.
Which NV year has the best gas mileage?
The 2021, at 25 mpg combined (24 city, 26 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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