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Nissan NX MPG

The 1993 Nissan NX gets 28 mpg combined (24 city, 34 highway): about $1,371 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles.

EPA fueleconomy.gov · 1 engines · 1991–1993 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

Against 281 other 4-cyl cars rated 1991–1993, the NX beats their 23.9 mpg average by 4.1 mpg, about $236 a year.

Every Nissan NX engine, compared

The Nissan NX 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.

FIG.01·Nissan NX gas mileage by engine
EngineCombinedCity / HighwayYearsFuel per year
1.6L 4-cyl2824 / 34.71991–1993$1,371
ROWS 1·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov + ForCar

What that actually costs

FIG.02·Nissan NX fuel cost
MeasureValue
Cost per mile (1993)$0.114
Fuel per year$1,371
Fuel over five years$6,855
Against other 4-cyl cars, 1991–1993−$236 a year
EPA's own estimate$2,200 a year
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, computed from EPA ratings

City or highway — who is this car for

The 1993 Nissan NX gives up 10 mpg in town: 34 on the highway against 24 in the city, $471 a year if every mile were city driving.

FIG.03·Nissan NX city versus highway
MeasureValueReading
City (1993)24 mpg$1,600 a year if you only drive in town
Highway34 mpg$1,129 a year if you mostly commute
Gap+10 mpg (42%)Wide — this car dislikes traffic
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov + ForCar

How the NX changed over the years

Combined figure across the 3 model years the NX was rated in, all of them at 28 mpg.

FIG.04·Nissan NX gas mileage by model year
Model yearCombinedCity / HighwayEngines offeredFuel per year
19932824 / 341$1,371
19922824 / 351$1,371
19912824 / 351$1,371
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov + ForCar
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How we count

This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Nissan NX — 1 engine across 1991–1993. 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 $2,200. Full method.

Everything on the Nissan NX
Recalls2 campaignsReliability3.5/5Common problems15 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildCargo space16 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1991–1993

Frequently asked questions

What mpg does the 1993 Nissan NX get?

28 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1991 the NX has averaged 28 mpg.

Is the 1993 NX more efficient than the 1992?

About the same: 28 against 28 mpg combined.

Gas mileage ratings from EPA fueleconomy.gov, unadjusted. Running cost computed by ForCar at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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