Nissan NV200 Cargo Van
25 MPG The 2021 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined (24 city / 26 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 600 gallons, $1920 a year in fuel, or $0.128 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2013–2021 run it averages 24.8 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 9 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 | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.120 | $1200 | $1800 | $2400 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.128 | $1280 | $1920 | $2560 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.140 | $1400 | $2100 | $2800 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.180 | $1800 | $2700 | $3600 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25 MPG | 24 | 26 | $2500 | 360 | 1 |
| 2020 | 25 MPG | 24 | 26 | $2500 | 356 | 1 |
| 2019 | 25 MPG | 24 | 26 | $2500 | 356 | 1 |
| 2018 | 25 MPG | 24 | 26 | $2500 | 356 | 1 |
| 2017 | 25 MPG | 24 | 26 | $2500 | 354 | 1 |
| 2016 | 25 MPG | 24 | 26 | $2500 | 353 | 1 |
| 2015 | 25 MPG | 24 | 26 | $2500 | 353 | 1 |
| 2014 | 24 MPG | 24 | 25 | $2600 | 363 | 1 |
| 2013 | 24 MPG | 24 | 25 | $2600 | 363 | 1 |
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 29 special purpose vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Nissan NV200 Cargo Van ranks 4 on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV (26), Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD (26), Mercedes-Benz GLB250 (28).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 360 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Nissan NV200 Cargo Van get?
The 2021 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van is rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA — 24 city and 26 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 24.8 MPG, ranging from 24 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Nissan NV200 Cargo Van cost in fuel per year?
At 25 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 600 gallons — roughly $1920 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.128 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2021 model is $2500.
Has the Nissan NV200 Cargo Van become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 24 MPG in 2013 to 25 in 2021 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 4% across 9 model years.
Is the Nissan NV200 Cargo Van efficient for its class?
It ranks 4 of 29 in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG. That is 6.5 better 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.