Nissan Micra — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Nissan's compact supermini. Sharp design, comfortable ride, and returning highly respectable petrol economy.
TL;DR
45 MPG
Real-world petrol
41L
Tank capacity
£56.09
Full tank (petrol)
13.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Nissan Micra achieves an estimated 45 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 41-litre tank completely costs approximately £56.09 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
45
Real-world MPG
Petrol
53.3
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £691 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1023 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1382 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2073 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2764 |
| Full tank (41L) | £56.09 |
| Cost per mile | 13.8p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Micra compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Micra
Upshift early to utilize the low-down turbo torque of the small 1.0-litre engine.
Ensure tyre inflation matches recommendations to keep rolling resistance low.
Avoid carrying unused clutter in the cabin to keep the supermini lightweight.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Nissan Micra achieving ~45 MPG real-world, if you fill 33 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.30
Gross saving on fuel
£0.41
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.89
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 24 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Nissan Micra?
The Nissan Micra achieves approximately 45 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 53.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Nissan Micra?
The Nissan Micra has a fuel tank of 41 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £56.09. Diesel costs approximately £58.26 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Nissan Micra?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Nissan Micra costs approximately £1023 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1382. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Nissan Micra?
In a Nissan Micra doing ~45 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 33-litre fill nets approximately £2.89 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 24 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Nissan Micra cost per mile in fuel?
The Nissan Micra costs approximately 13.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.14 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Nissan Micra?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Nissan Micra is 53.3 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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