Nissan Primera — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Nissan's distinctive executive saloon, offering a highly comfortable ride and a spacious cabin.
TL;DR
33 MPG
Real-world petrol
43 MPG
Real-world diesel
62L
Tank capacity
£84.82
Full tank (petrol)
18.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Nissan Primera achieves an estimated 33 MPG (petrol) and 43 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 62-litre tank completely costs approximately £84.82 (petrol) or £88.10 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
33
Real-world MPG
Petrol
39.2
Official WLTP
Petrol
43
Real-world MPG
Diesel
51.4
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £942 | £751 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1395 | £1112 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1885 | £1502 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2827 | £2253 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3769 | £3005 |
| Full tank (62L) | £84.82 | £88.10 |
| Cost per mile | 18.8p | 15.0p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Primera compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Primera
Use 5th or 6th gear on motorway runs to keep the RPMs low.
Clean out heavy tools from the boot to preserve fuel economy.
Maintain consistent speeds using cruise control where possible.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Nissan Primera achieving ~33 MPG real-world, if you fill 50 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.57
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.43
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 Primera?
The Nissan Primera 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 43 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Nissan Primera?
The Nissan Primera has a fuel tank of 62 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £84.82. Diesel costs approximately £88.10 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Nissan Primera?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Nissan Primera 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 Primera?
In a Nissan Primera doing ~33 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 50-litre fill nets approximately £4.43 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 Primera cost per mile in fuel?
The Nissan Primera 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 Primera?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Nissan Primera 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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