Nissan Cube — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Nissan's quirky, boxy lifestyle hatchback. Famous for its asymmetrical rear window, lounge-like cabin, and spacious interior.
The Nissan Cube is a cult classic, offering a unique asymmetrical rear window design and an interior featuring sofa-like seats and shaggy dashboard mats.
Imported formally to the UK in its third generation, it shares its platform with the Note, utilizing a reliable 1.6-litre petrol or 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine.
Real-world fuel economy is around 36 MPG for the petrol model, while the frugal dCi diesel returns a much better 46 MPG under mixed driving cycles.
TL;DR
36 MPG
Real-world petrol
46 MPG
Real-world diesel
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
17.3p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Nissan Cube achieves an estimated 36 MPG (petrol) and 46 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 (petrol) or £71.05 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
36
Real-world MPG
Petrol
42.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
46
Real-world MPG
Diesel
54.3
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £864 | £702 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1278 | £1039 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1727 | £1404 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2591 | £2106 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3455 | £2809 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 | £71.05 |
| Cost per mile | 17.3p | 14.0p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Cube compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Cube
The Cube has a high, upright profile; keep motorway speed down to 60-65 mph to preserve MPG.
Use cruise control on flat roads to keep the engine load consistent.
Ensure tyre pressures are optimized to handle the boxy frame's air resistance.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Nissan Cube achieving ~36 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.52
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.48
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 23 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Nissan Cube?
The Nissan Cube achieves approximately 36 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 42.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 46 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Nissan Cube?
The Nissan Cube has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Nissan Cube?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Nissan Cube costs approximately £1278 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1727. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Nissan Cube?
In a Nissan Cube doing ~36 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.48 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 23 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Nissan Cube cost per mile in fuel?
The Nissan Cube costs approximately 17.3p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.19 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Nissan Cube?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Nissan Cube is 42.8 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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