The Nissan NV does 24.8 mpg combined (24 city, 25.8 highway), which works out to about $1,548 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
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
The Nissan NV burns a gallon every 24.8 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 484 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.129 |
| Fuel per year | $1,548 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,740 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$54 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,522 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Nissan NV gives up 1.8 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 25.8 out there against 24 in town, a 8% drop worth $112 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 | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25.8 mpg | $1,488 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +1.8 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. The 2021 car does 25. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nissan NV get?
24.8 mpg combined on average — 24 in the city and 25.8 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2013–2021.
How much does a Nissan NV cost in fuel per year?
About $1,548 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,740 over five years, or 0.129 dollars a mile.
Which NV engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 24.8 mpg.
Is the NV good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world NV 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 NV is $2,522 against the $1,548 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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