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2009-2014 Nissan Cube MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 26–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2014 Nissan Cube at a glance
The 2009-2014 Nissan Cube covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 26–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $2,330 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (28 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The best combined rating in the generation, 29 MPG, was reached in 2009 and 2010.
2009-2014 Nissan Cube by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,450 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,450 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,450 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,320–$2,450 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 27–29 MPG | $2,250–$2,420 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 26–29 MPG | $2,250–$2,510 | First year |
What the 2014 Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$194
$2,330 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.88
Per 100 miles
$15.53
Five years
$11,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$410less a year
Class median $2,740 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Nissan Cube MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | $2,450 |
2013 Nissan Cube MPG
27–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,450/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | $2,450 |
2012 Nissan Cube MPG
27–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,450/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,320 to $2,330, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | $2,450 |
2011 Nissan Cube MPG
27–28 MPG · $2,320–$2,450/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 28 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,320, $70 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,320 |
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | $2,450 |
2010 Nissan Cube MPG
27–29 MPG · $2,250–$2,420/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,250.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,420 |
2009 Nissan Cube MPG
26–29 MPG · $2,250–$2,510/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 30 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,510 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $3,170 in California and $2,030 in Texas, a $1,140 difference.
- California $3,170
- Washington $2,940
- New York $2,330
- Florida $2,200
- Texas $2,030
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 wagon models.
Generations
- 2009-2014 (Z12)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2014 Nissan Cube get?
EPA rates the 2009-2014 Nissan Cube at 26–29 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 29 MPG (27 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2014 Nissan Cube?
The Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2009 and 2010. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2014 Nissan Cube?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Nissan Cube per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,330–$2,450 a year. That is a $120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Nissan Cube 100 miles?
About $15.53 per 100 miles for the Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.53 and $16.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Nissan Cube more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 26 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2014 Nissan Cube compare with other wagon configurations?
The Cube 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year to fuel, $410 less than the class median of $2,740, and less than 8 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 26 rated wagon configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Nissan Cube different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2014 against 2 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 Nissan Cube for that year.