Nissan Cube
27.5 MPG The 2014 Nissan Cube is EPA-rated at 27.5 MPG combined (25.5 city / 29.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 545 gallons, $1745 a year in fuel, or $0.116 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2009–2014 run it averages 27.6 MPG, essentially flat across 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.091 | $909 | $1364 | $1818 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.109 | $1091 | $1636 | $2182 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.116 | $1164 | $1745 | $2327 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.127 | $1273 | $1909 | $2545 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.145 | $1455 | $2182 | $2909 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.164 | $1636 | $2455 | $3273 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 27.5 MPG | 25.5 | 29.5 | $2250 | 325 | 2 |
| 2013 | 27.5 MPG | 25.5 | 29.5 | $2250 | 324 | 2 |
| 2012 | 27.5 MPG | 25.5 | 29.5 | $2250 | 323 | 2 |
| 2011 | 27.5 MPG | 25.5 | 29.5 | $2250 | 323 | 2 |
| 2010 | 28 MPG | 26 | 30.5 | $2225 | 318 | 2 |
| 2009 | 27.5 MPG | 26 | 29.5 | $2275 | 324 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 76 small station wagons models tracked here, the Nissan Cube ranks 20 on current figures, against a class average of 29.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda HR-V FWD (28), Nissan Juke AWD (28), Subaru Impreza 5-Door (28.5), Chevrolet Sonic 5 (29), Nissan Juke (29).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 325 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Nissan Cube get?
The 2014 Nissan Cube is rated at 27.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 25.5 city and 29.5 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 27.6 MPG, ranging from 26 to 29 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Nissan Cube cost in fuel per year?
At 27.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 545 gallons — roughly $1745 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.116 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2014 model is $2250.
Has the Nissan Cube become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 27.5 MPG today against 27.5 in 2009 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Nissan Cube efficient for its class?
It ranks 20 of 76 in the Small Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 29.5 MPG. That is 2.0 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.