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2011-2016 Nissan Quest MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 21–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
2011-2016 Nissan Quest at a glance
The 2011-2016 Nissan Quest covers 6 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 21–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $2,910 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Quest 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2015 and 2016.
2011-2016 Nissan Quest by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,910 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,930 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,090 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,140 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,140 | First year |
What the 2016 Quest 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$243
$2,910 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.85
Per 100 miles
$19.40
Five years
$14,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Nissan Quest MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,930 to $2,910, $20 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $2,910 |
2015 Nissan Quest MPG
22 MPG · $2,930/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,090 to $2,930, $160 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $2,930 |
2014 Nissan Quest MPG
21 MPG · $3,090/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,080 to $3,090, $10 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,090 |
2013 Nissan Quest MPG
21 MPG · $3,080/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,140 to $3,080, $60 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,080 |
2012 Nissan Quest MPG
21 MPG · $3,140/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,140.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,140 |
2011 Nissan Quest MPG
21 MPG · $3,140/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,140 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Quest 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $3,960 in California and $2,540 in Texas, a $1,420 difference.
- California $3,960
- Washington $3,670
- New York $2,910
- Florida $2,750
- Texas $2,540
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 minivan models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (V41)
- 2004-2009 (V42)
- 2011-2016 (RE52)
- 2017
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2016 Nissan Quest get?
EPA rates the 2011-2016 Nissan Quest at 21–22 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Quest 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (20 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2016 Nissan Quest?
The Quest 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2016 Nissan Quest?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
How does the 2011-2016 Nissan Quest compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2009 Nissan Quest) is rated 18–19 MPG combined and costs $3,440–$4,230 a year to fuel; the 2011-2016 model is rated 21–22 MPG and costs $2,910–$3,140 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Nissan Quest per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Quest 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,910 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,910 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Nissan Quest 100 miles?
About $19.40 per 100 miles for the Quest 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Nissan Quest more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Quest 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
Is the 2016 Nissan Quest different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,930 to $2,910, $20 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2016 against 1 configuration for 2015. See the 2015 Nissan Quest for that year.