Nissan Cube MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Cube has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2009 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 29 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 29 mpg | 26 mpg | #3 of 20 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2010 | 2 | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | #4 of 22 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2011 | 2 | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | #7 of 23 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2012 | 2 | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | #8 of 23 (68th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2013 | 2 | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | #9 of 17 (50th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2014 | 2 | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | #7 of 16 (60th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Nissan Cube placed highest in 2009 at #3 of 20, and lowest in 2013 at #9 of 17. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 334 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 30 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 316 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 334 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 30 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 314 | 7/10 |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 30 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 30 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25 | 30 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 31 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 24 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 28 | 30 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 29 → 28 mpg | -1 mpg | 411 gal |
What Cube fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Nissan Cube burns 411 to 426 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,232 | $1,278 | $46 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,491 | $53 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,704 | $61 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $2,250 to $2,300 a year in fuel, or $250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 28 mpg the Nissan Cube is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $53 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Nissan nameplates
Every Nissan model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.