Nissan Almera — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Nissan's classic, reliable family hatchback. Offers simple mechanicals, robust build, and frugal dCi diesel options.
The second-generation Nissan Almera was a popular choice for UK buyers seeking reliability and value. It was the predecessor to the Qashqai, offering honest family transport.
Engine choices included reliable petrol engines and torquey turbodiesels. The 2.2 dCi diesel engine offers strong performance and excellent motorway cruising efficiency.
Real-world fuel economy is respectably high, with the dCi diesel models averaging 50 MPG on motorway cruises and the petrol variants returning around 33-36 MPG.
TL;DR
33 MPG
Real-world petrol
50 MPG
Real-world diesel
60L
Tank capacity
£82.08
Full tank (petrol)
18.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Nissan Almera achieves an estimated 33 MPG (petrol) and 50 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 60-litre tank completely costs approximately £82.08 (petrol) or £85.26 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
33
Real-world MPG
Petrol
39.2
Official WLTP
Petrol
50
Real-world MPG
Diesel
58.9
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £942 | £646 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1395 | £956 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1885 | £1292 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2827 | £1938 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3769 | £2584 |
| Full tank (60L) | £82.08 | £85.26 |
| Cost per mile | 18.8p | 12.9p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Almera compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Almera
The 2.2 dCi engine has excellent low-end pull; shift gears early to keep RPMs low.
Keep fuel filters fresh to prevent black smoke and drop in MPG in older diesel models.
Cruise at 65 mph on the motorway to get the best out of the large 60-litre tank.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Nissan Almera achieving ~33 MPG real-world, if you fill 48 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.57
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.23
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 25 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Nissan Almera?
The Nissan Almera achieves approximately 33 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 39.2 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 50 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Nissan Almera?
The Nissan Almera has a fuel tank of 60 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £82.08. Diesel costs approximately £85.26 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Nissan Almera?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Nissan Almera costs approximately £1395 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1885. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Nissan Almera?
In a Nissan Almera doing ~33 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 48-litre fill nets approximately £4.23 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 25 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Nissan Almera cost per mile in fuel?
The Nissan Almera costs approximately 18.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.64 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Nissan Almera?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Nissan Almera is 39.2 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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