Nissan Note — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
A highly practical and spacious small family car, offering class-leading rear legroom and frugal running costs.
TL;DR
51 MPG
Real-world petrol
66 MPG
Real-world diesel
41L
Tank capacity
£56.09
Full tank (petrol)
12.2p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Nissan Note achieves an estimated 51 MPG (petrol) and 66 MPG (diesel) 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 (petrol) or £58.26 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
51
Real-world MPG
Petrol
60.1
Official WLTP
Petrol
66
Real-world MPG
Diesel
78.5
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £610 | £489 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £902 | £724 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1219 | £979 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £1829 | £1468 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2439 | £1958 |
| Full tank (41L) | £56.09 | £58.26 |
| Cost per mile | 12.2p | 9.8p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Note compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Note
The DIG-S engine features a supercharger; keep acceleration progressive to manage fuel economy.
Use the gearshift indicator to upshift early, keeping engine RPMs down.
Check tyre pressures regularly to prevent rolling resistance from lowering your MPG.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Nissan Note achieving ~51 MPG real-world, if you fill 33 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.30
Gross saving on fuel
£0.37
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.93
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Nissan Note?
The Nissan Note achieves approximately 51 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 60.1 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 66 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Nissan Note?
The Nissan Note 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 Note?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Nissan Note costs approximately £902 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1219. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Nissan Note?
In a Nissan Note doing ~51 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 33-litre fill nets approximately £2.93 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Nissan Note cost per mile in fuel?
The Nissan Note costs approximately 12.2p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £3.66 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Nissan Note?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Nissan Note is 60.1 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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