Nissan X-Trail — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Nissan's large family SUV with optional 7 seats. Available with efficient e-POWER hybrid systems and high cabin refinement.
TL;DR
38 MPG
Real-world petrol
55L
Tank capacity
£75.24
Full tank (petrol)
16.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Nissan X-Trail achieves an estimated 38 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 55-litre tank completely costs approximately £75.24 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
38
Real-world MPG
Petrol
44.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £818 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1211 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1637 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2455 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3273 |
| Full tank (55L) | £75.24 |
| Cost per mile | 16.4p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the X-Trail compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your X-Trail
Use e-Pedal step in city traffic to recover maximum electrical energy.
Avoid rapid acceleration on highways; e-POWER MPG declines at high speeds.
Select Eco mode to keep the petrol generator running at lower, quieter revs.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Nissan X-Trail achieving ~38 MPG real-world, if you fill 44 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.40
Gross saving on fuel
£0.49
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.91
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 X-Trail?
The Nissan X-Trail achieves approximately 38 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 44.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Nissan X-Trail?
The Nissan X-Trail has a fuel tank of 55 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £75.24. Diesel costs approximately £78.16 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Nissan X-Trail?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Nissan X-Trail costs approximately £1211 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1637. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Nissan X-Trail?
In a Nissan X-Trail doing ~38 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 44-litre fill nets approximately £3.91 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 X-Trail cost per mile in fuel?
The Nissan X-Trail costs approximately 16.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.92 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Nissan X-Trail?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Nissan X-Trail is 44.8 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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